Larne suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of Portadown, with defender Baris Altintop setting his sights on European football.

What happened?

The defeat is a significant blow to Larne's title hopes. Larne's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of WDWLW in their last five games.

Why it matters for Larne

The loss to Portadown has given other teams in the league hope of catching up to Larne. As of 24 Jun 2026, Larne is still in first place in the Northern Ireland Premiership, with 73 points from 33 games.

What comes next?

Larne will look to bounce back from the defeat and maintain their lead in the league. Their last result was a convincing 8-0 win over Dungannon Swifts on 2026-04-25. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 1st in Northern Ireland Premiership | | Points | 73 | | Recent form | WDWLW | | Last result | Larne 8-0 Dungannon Swifts | Larne will need to regain their focus and composure to stay ahead in the league.