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Kris Lowe scores as Dungannon Swifts secure win over Portadown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Kris Lowe scores as Dungannon Swifts secure win over Portadown
Summary

Dungannon Swifts achieved a 1-0 victory against Portadown at Shamrock Park on August 15. Kris Lowe scored the winning goal early in the first half, capitalizing on a rebound from the Portadown goalkeeper after an indirect free-kick. Portadown nearly equalized before halftime but hit the post. The match saw heightened tensions late in the second half, resulting in multiple bookings as both teams fought for control. This win marks the first for Dungannon's new manager, Rodney McAree.

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  • •Kris Lowe scored the only goal of the match.
  • •Dungannon Swifts' victory is their first this season.
  • •Portadown hit the post in the first half.
  • •Match featured five yellow cards in the closing minutes.
  • •Both teams are adjusting to new managerial roles.
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  • 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Lowe the hero as Swifts sink Portadown
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Dungannon Swifts hang on for a well-deserved 1-0 win over Portadown thanks to a Kris Lowe winner at Shamrock Park.

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