About Match
Portadown, 12th on 1 points, face an 18-point deficit to Linfield (2nd, 19). In league terms the two rates read 0.63/2.13 for Portadown and 1.13/0.63 for Linfield (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.34. Victory would move Linfield to 22 points and up to 1st, with other results unchanged.
8 games without a win frame Portadown's arrival. Linfield are unbeaten in 7, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Over the last five, Portadown have taken 1 of 15 points to Linfield's 13.
10 meetings are on record — 1 won by Portadown, 6 by Linfield, 3 drawn, at 3.1 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 70% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 70%.
The venue is Shamrock Park in Portadown, with room for 5,804 spectators.




