Summary

  1. Final whistlepublished at 19:36 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    A late strike gives Portadown victory over Carrick in the fourth and final Premiership game of the day.

    Larne, Ballymena and Coleraine chalked up wins earlier on Saturday.

    That's all from us for now but we're back tomorrow for the BetMcLean Cup final between Cliftonville and Glentoran.

    Thanks for your company.

  2. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:23 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 1-0 Carrick Rangers

    Josh Ukek's 83rd minute goal secures the three points for Portadown.

  3. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:23 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 1-0 Carrick Rangers

    Rabby Tabu Minzamba is introduced for Ben Wylie for the final few minutes of this one.

  4. Watch: Ukek fires home opener for Portspublished at 19:21 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 1-0 Carrick Rangers

    Josh Ukek nets from a rebound to put the hosts in front at Shamrock Park.

    Media caption,

    Watch: Josh Ukek breaks the deadlock for Portadown

  5. Postpublished at 19:16 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 1-0 Carrick Rangers

    There will be six minutes of additional time.

    Any late drama to come?

  6. CLOSE!published at 19:15 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 1-0 Carrick Rangers

    Josh Ukek's shot from range makes Jack McIntyre produce a good save.

    That was a good chance for Portadown to make the final few minutes less nervy.

  7. Postpublished at 19:14 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 1-0 Carrick Rangers

    The Portadown defence are caught sleeping by Jack Hastings, but he can't get a shot away before he is dispossessed.

    This game has come to life in the last five minutes!

  8. Postpublished at 19:13 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 1-0 Carrick Rangers

    Danny Gibson fires Cian O'Malley's long throw-in wide as the away side look for a quick equaliser.

  9. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:12 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 1-0 Carrick Rangers

    Nedas Maciulaitis makes way for Jack Hastings.

  10. goal

    GOAL- Portadown 1-0 Carrick Rangerspublished at 19:09 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Josh Ukek (83 mins)

    Portadown break the deadlock!

    Jack McIntyre gets down low to deny Shay McCartan's strike from range but Josh Ukek is on hand to bury the rebound!

  11. PENALTY APPEALpublished at 19:08 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 0-0 Carrick Rangers

    Lee Chapman falls under the challenge of Luke O'Brien in the box and appeals for a penalty.

    Referee Tony Clarke waves play on, to the frustration of the home fans.

    Seconds later, Jack McIntyre makes a good save to deny Portadown the lead.

  12. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:02 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 0-0 Carrick Rangers

    Eamon Fyfe is introduced for James Teelan.

    We're into the final 15 minutes.

  13. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 0-0 Carrick Rangers

    Carrick make another change and bring on Jack O'Reilly for Kyle Cherry.

  14. YELLOW CARDpublished at 18:59 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 0-0 Carrick Rangers

    There are handbags near the half-way line and Seanan Clucas is cautioned.

  15. Postpublished at 18:58 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 0-0 Carrick Rangers

    Danny Gibson tries to trick Aaron McCarey and go around the Portadown stopper, but the home side clear their lines.

    That chance was very similar to the one that Gibson had earlier in the half.

  16. Postpublished at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 0-0 Carrick Rangers

    Both sides have struggled with their finishing touches tonight with goalscoring chances at a premium.

    Will either manager turn to their bench soon?

  17. Postpublished at 18:54 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 0-0 Carrick Rangers

    Joe Crowe does well to deflect Baris Alintop's strike, which takes the sting out of it and makes the effort a comfortable save for Jack McIntyre.

  18. YELLOW CARDpublished at 18:49 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 0-0 Carrick Rangers

    Nedas Maciulaitis is cautioned for a foul on Shay McCartan in midfield.

    Carrick's Kurtis Forsythe challenges James Teelan at Shamrock ParkImage source, PACEMAKER
    Image caption,

    Carrick's Kurtis Forsythe challenges James Teelan at Shamrock Park

  19. CLOSE!published at 18:44 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 0-0 Carrick Rangers

    Aaron McCarey rushes off his line to dispossess Danny Gibson after he had connected with Joe Crowe's through ball.

    That was a good chance for Gibson, who was trying to go around the Portadown stopper.

  20. Postpublished at 18:42 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

    Portadown 0-0 Carrick Rangers

    Shay McCartan's free-kick is deflected by the Carrick wall.

    Portadown try to recycle the danger, but Ethan Boyle hoofs the ball away to safety.