‘We just got the wee bit of good fortune that you need’: Portadown boss offers honest assessment after condemning Cliftonville to last-gasp defeat

Belfast Telegraph

By: Conor McLaughlin

17 October 2026 at 21:33

Cliftonville 1 Portadown 2

Portadown manager David Jeffrey © ©INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Annagh United hit the top as Darren Mullen wins first game as Rathfriland Rangers boss

Belfast Telegraph

By: Keith Bailie

17 October 2026 at 18:37

Ballymena United chief beams with pride at side’s ‘outstanding’ response to early goal concession in victory over Crusaders

Belfast Telegraph

By: Andrew Morrison

17 October 2026 at 19:45

Kodi Lyons-Foster celebrates scoring what proved to be Ballymena United’s winning goal against Crusaders © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

‘I had some serious words at half-time’: Stephen Baxter reveals player went from zero to hero in thrilling draw with Linfield

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stephen Looney

17 October 2026 at 19:33

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Carrick's Nathan Gartside denies Chris Shields from the penalty spot © Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press

‘There is a lot more to come’: Glentoran interim boss salutes players as he prepares to hand reins to Duncan Ferguson

Belfast Telegraph

By: Alex Mills

17 October 2026 at 19:19

Glentoran 1 Limavady United 0

Glentoran’s Daniel Larmour is hailed after his last-gasp winner © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Dungannon Swifts boss praises his players’ ‘heart and determination’ after goalless draw with Bangor

Belfast Telegraph

By: Lewis Bennett

17 October 2026 at 18:59

Bangor 0 Dungannon Swifts 0

Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree was glad to see his side keep a clean sheet against Bangor at Clandeboye Park © Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press

Why I’m standing by a pre-season prediction... but David Healy and Linfield may well prove me wrong after recent run

Belfast Telegraph

By: Steven Beacom

17 October 2026 at 18:54

Linfield striker Matthew Fitzpatrick found the net against Carrick Rangers

Jack Scott scores last-gasp winner in smash and grab win for Portadown at Cliftonville

Belfast Telegraph

By: Conor McLaughlin

17 October 2026 at 20:12

Cliftonville 1 Portadown 2

Jack Scott the winner for Portadown at Solitude © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Glentoran grab late winner as Linfield drop points against Carrick Rangers

Belfast Telegraph

By: Andrew Morrison · Stephen Looney · Lewis Bennett and Alex Mills

17 October 2026 at 17:06

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Glentoran's Daniel Larmour celebrates his goal during today's game at The Oval, Belfast. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

‘If you could bottle that feeling, you would’: Coleraine chief basks in the glory of stunning comeback win at Larne

Belfast Telegraph

By: Ian Cahoon

17 October 2026 at 13:00

Ruaidhri Higgins salutes the Coleraine fans following the game © Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

Glentoran finally have a new manager... former Rangers and Everton hero is set to be named boss at The Oval

Belfast Telegraph

By: Steven Beacom

17 October 2026 at 10:15

Duncan Ferguson is set to be named the new manager of Glentoran © SNS Group via Getty Images

‘I think there’s still a taboo in general about reaching out for help’... How a mental health champion is trying to change the attitude in Northern Ireland football

Belfast Telegraph

By: Lewis Bennett

17 October 2026 at 06:00

In our new series on the community champions and local heroes of Northern Ireland sport, Lewis Bennett chats to Ballyhalbert man Kenny Greenhill

Kenny Greenhill pictured at Bangor Football Club © Peter Morrison

Joel Cooper shows his match-winning class to start and finish a brilliant comeback win that could prove so key for Coleraine

Belfast Telegraph

By: Steven Beacom

16 October 2026 at 22:45

Coleraine’s Joel Cooper produced an inspired performance to help his win 3-2 at Inver Park

‘Maybe that routine has always helped me’: How an Ulster Fry could be the secret to Carrick star Paul Heatley's longevity

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stephen Looney

16 October 2026 at 22:00

Carrick Rangers’ Paul Heatley celebrates scoring against Portadown at Taylors Avenue

Cliftonville boss Jim Magilton reveals the qualities he saw from his team in much-needed Shield win... and demands the same in clash with Portadown

Belfast Telegraph

By: Alex Mills

16 October 2026 at 21:30

Joe Gormley and Ben Quinn of Cliftonville at full-time after the County Antrim Shield victory over Glentoran © Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press

‘It’s mad’: Ballymena United boss slams fixture congestion and calls for more to be done to help part-time sides

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stephen Looney

16 October 2026 at 21:00

Ballymena United boss Oran Kearney’s side will play five matches in 14 days © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

‘He can produce something out of nothing’: Glentoran defender reveals how they plan to keep Limavady marksman under wraps

Belfast Telegraph

By: Alex Mills

16 October 2026 at 20:30

Glentoran's Ryan Cooney battles with Limavady United's Alfie Gaston © Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press

Joel Cooper inspires Coleraine to incredible comeback against champions Larne at Inver Park

Belfast Telegraph

By: Ian Cahoon

16 October 2026 at 21:46

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Joel Cooper scored twice for Coleraine at Inver Park © ©INPHO/Jonathan Porter

‘The performance gave me food for thought’: Bangor boss on why Shield derby delight came at just the right time for Seasiders

Belfast Telegraph

By: Alex Mills

16 October 2026 at 19:30

Bangor's Caomhan McGuinness receives instructions from manager Lee Feeney © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

‘He deserves to be holding the shirt at the minute’: David Healy sings praises after Linfield ace seamlessly steps into new role amid injury crisis

Belfast Telegraph

By: Alex Mills

16 October 2026 at 18:30

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