Coleraine secures strong 3-1 win over Dungannon to start season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Coleraine opened their season with a commanding 3-1 away victory against Dungannon Swifts on August 8, 2026. Jay Henderson scored shortly before halftime, followed by Ben Doherty extending the lead early in the second half. Sean McAllister responded with a goal for Dungannon, but Matthew Shevlin sealed the win for Coleraine late in the match. The Bannsiders displayed solid form and took advantage of key opportunities throughout the game.
- •Coleraine wins away against Dungannon Swifts, 3-1.
- •Henderson, Doherty, and Shevlin score for Coleraine.
- •McAllister finds the net for Dungannon.
- •Coleraine scored twice in the second half.
- •Jay Henderson made an impact following an early injury.
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Coleraine start season in style against Dungannon
"Coleraine underlined their title credentials with an impressive 3-1 opening day away win at Dungannon Swifts thanks to goals from Jay Henderson, Ben Doherty and Matthew Shevlin.
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