Portadown season preview
- Published
2024-25 league position: 8th
Manager: Niall Currie
Opening fixtures: Glentoran (A) - 9 August; Dungannon Swifts (A) - 16 August; Ballymena United (H) - 19 August; Larne (A) - 22 August; Crusaders (H) - 29 August
Having pushed for a place in last season's European play-offs, Portadown hope to push for a spot in the top six this term.
But Niall Currie's side will be challenged from the outset with a trip to Glentoran first up.
Currie has lost a great deal of experience with Ross Redman retiring and Dougie Wilson leaving for Loughgall. But the Shamrock Park outfit have made some intriguing signings, including a couple of League of Ireland imports in winger Rayhaan Tulloch from Shelbourne and defender Divin Isamala from Bohemians.
Currie has also added goalkeeper Alex Moore following Jordan Williamson's departure to Ballymacash.
The Ports will also be hoping for a better run in the Irish Cup after being dumped out of the fifth round by Annagh United last season.
2025-26 signings so far: Jamie Rea (Loughgall), Alex Moore (Ards), Divin Isamala (Bohemians), Rayhaan Tulloch (Shelbourne), Jordan Gibson (Loughgall)
2025-26 departures so far: Ross Redman (retired), Jordan Williamson (Ballymacash Rangers), Dougie Wilson (Loughgall), Eoghan McCawl (unattached), Paul McElroy (Loughgall), Jake Willis (Ballymacash Rangers), Jamie McDonagh (unattached), Zach Cowan (Banbridge Town - loan), Joe McKay (Banbridge Town - loan)