Glentoran secures opening day win over Limavady United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Glentoran opened the Irish Premiership season with a 2-0 victory against Limavady United on August 8. After a scoreless first half, Jordan Stewart broke the deadlock in the 61st minute, shortly followed by a goal from Pat Hoban. Limavady, returning to the top flight after 2008, challenged Glentoran throughout the match but could not find the net. Glentoran's manager Declan Devine praised Limavady's effort in making the game difficult.
- •Glentoran scores twice in the second half to secure victory.
- •Jordan Stewart and Pat Hoban provide the goals for Glentoran.
- •Limavady United made their first top-flight appearance since 2008.
- •Glentoran initially struggled to break through Limavady's defense.
- •Declan Devine acknowledges Limavady's challenge in the match.
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Second half goals seal opening day win for Glentoran
"Second-half goals from Jordan Stewart and Pat Hoban make sure Glentoran kick off the new Irish Premiership season with a win, but they were made to work all the way by new boys Limavady United.
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