On 15 February 2025, Larne defeated Portadown 2‑0 in Matchday 29 of the Northern Irish Premiership. The first goal arrived in the 22nd minute when M. Lusty found the back of the net from close range. Portadown’s response came in the form of a penalty awarded in the 41st minute, but the shoot‑out was missed, and the penalty was later converted by M. Randall in the 53rd minute, sealing the win for Larne. A third‑minute contribution from T. O'Connor in the 57th minute was a goal‑line clearance that kept the scoreline unchanged. The victory extends Larne’s head‑to‑head advantage over Portadown, who have lost twice in their last five encounters. In the 15‑match span, Larne has secured two wins, one draw, and two losses against Portadown, with the most recent match on 15 February 2025 ending 2‑0 in Larne’s favour. The win also follows a string of recent performances for Larne, including a 1‑0 win over Coleraine on 19 August 2025, a 1‑0 victory against Coleraine in the UEFA Conference League on 7 August 2025, and a 1‑0 win over Coleraine on 31 July 2025. Portadown’s recent form includes a 2‑0 defeat to Larne on 1 February 2025 and a 0‑2 loss to Ballymena United on 16 August 2025. The match was played at Larne’s home ground, with the club’s supporters celebrating the win. Larne’s performance in the league continues to build momentum as they aim for a higher finish in the Northern Irish Premiership.