Heatley goal secures win for Carrick Rangers against Portadown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Carrick Rangers secured a 1-0 victory over Portadown on August 8, 2026, at Taylors Avenue. Paul Heatley scored the match's only goal following a cross from Danny Gibson shortly after Portadown's Liam Jessop was sent off for a high challenge. Prior to the goal, Carrick came close with a strike against the post and a header saved by Portadown's Aaron McCarey. The win marks David Jeffrey's first match in charge of Portadown in the Irish Premiership.
- •Paul Heatley scored in the 58th minute for Carrick.
- •Liam Jessop received a red card in the 26th minute.
- •Danny Gibson hit the post earlier in the match.
- •The game was held at Taylors Avenue.
- •This marks David Jeffrey's managerial debut for Portadown.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Heatley strike gives Carrick opening win over Ports
"Paul Heatley scores the only goal of the game as Carrick Rangers edge out 10-man Portadown at Taylors Avenue.
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