BANGOR, Northern Ireland (Interstat) — Bangor defeated Portadown 3-1 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Bangor Fuels Arena in a Premiership match. Lewis Harrison opened the scoring in the 17th minute, Lucas McRoberts doubled the lead in the 55th, and Iestyn Hughes added a third in the 57th. Portadown scored once, but Bangor held on for its first win in the competition. Bangor improved to 1-5-2 in the Premiership and overall, while Portadown fell to 0-7-1 in both. Bangor next visits Crusaders on Sept. 26. Portadown travels to Ballymena the same day. Bangor will then host Coleraine on Oct. 3 and visit Linfield on Oct. 10. Portadown will host Limavady on Oct. 3 and visit Cliftonville on Oct. 17. Both clubs continue Premiership play. Portadown remains without a win in the competition this season, with one draw and seven losses, and its overall record is also 0-7-1.