Carrick Rangers begin their Irish Premiership season with a match against Portadown on the opening weekend. The new season kicks off on Friday, 7 August.
What are the fixtures?
The opening weekend sees several exciting matches, including the north Belfast derby between Cliftonville and Crusaders. Carrick Rangers face Portadown, while newly promoted Limavady United take on Glentoran.
Key matches for Carrick Rangers
Carrick Rangers have a tough schedule ahead, with matches against Coleraine, Linfield, and Glentoran in the first few weeks. They will look to build on their current league standing of 7th in the Premiership, with 43 points from 33 games.
Recent form
Carrick Rangers have had a mixed recent form, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 matches. They will look to improve on this record as they face Portadown in their first match of the season.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Dungannon Swifts | 1-3 |
Upcoming matches
Carrick Rangers have several exciting matches coming up, including a match against Linfield on Saturday, 17 October. They will also face Coleraine, Crusaders, and Larne in the next few weeks.
Current league standing: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | Position | 7th | | Points | 43 | | Wins | 12 | | Draws | 7 | | Losses | 14 | | Recent form | LWWLD | | Goals scored | 49 | | Goals conceded | 51 | | Goal difference | -2 | | Points behind leaders | 30
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