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Irish Premiership — Week 8
Every Irish Premiership fixture from matchday 8, played across 19 Sep 2026. All 6 results are below — tap any match for the full report.
6 matches played: 18 goals (3 a game), 3 home wins, 1 draw, 2 away. Biggest margin: Carrick 2–5 Larne. Our model called 2 of 6 results correctly this week.
This is an evenly matched fixture. Both sides have shown similar consistency in recent games (Bangor: 0W-2D-4L; Portadown: 0W-1D-5L). Home advantage could prove the marginal difference in what should be a tight contest.
Larne arrive having won 4 of their last 5 matches — the form team in this fixture. Despite facing a home side, their consistency and confidence make them difficult to bet against.
Cliftonville's attacking output (1.5 goals per game) faces a Glentoran side that has conceded 1.5 per game. Home advantage amplifies this edge — the hosts look well placed to dictate the tempo and find the net.
Dungannon's defensive solidity stands out — 4 clean sheets in 6 games. If they can keep Ballymena United off the scoresheet, their home support and structure should be enough to grind out a narrow win.
Linfield's defensive solidity stands out — 4 clean sheets in 6 games. If they can keep Crusaders off the scoresheet, their home support and structure should be enough to grind out a narrow win.
Coleraine's attacking output (2.33 goals per game) faces a Limavady Utd. side that has conceded 1.67 per game. Home advantage amplifies this edge — the hosts look well placed to dictate the tempo and find the net.
Irish Premiership — Week 8
3 – 1Full time
PortadownCarrick
2 – 5Full time
LarneCliftonville
1 – 2Full time
GlentoranDungannon
1 – 1Full time
Ballymena UnitedLinfield
1 – 0Full time
CrusadersColeraine
1 – 0Full time
Limavady Utd.