Portadown signs Ben Kennedy from Ballymena United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Portadown has secured the signing of midfielder Ben Kennedy from Ballymena United. The 29-year-old, who scored 17 goals in 42 appearances for Ballymena, is the eighth recruit under new manager David Jeffrey. Portadown's head of recruitment, David Douglas, highlighted Kennedy's experience and leadership as key attributes that will contribute to the team's development. Kennedy joins the club following a transfer from Crusaders in 2024, signaling continued roster changes for Portadown this transfer window.
- •Ben Kennedy joins Portadown from Ballymena United.
- •He scored 17 goals in 42 games for Ballymena.
- •This is Portadown's eighth signing of the transfer window.
- •David Douglas praised Kennedy's leadership and experience.
- •Kennedy previously played for Crusaders before joining Ballymena.
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Portadown sign Kennedy from Ballymena United
"Portadown announce the signing of midfielder Ben Kennedy from Ballymena United.
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