Glentoran got their Premiership title bid off to a perfect start by beating newcomers Limavady United 2-0 with prolific Pat Hoban opening his goal account at The Oval. Two goals in as many second half minutes - Jordan Stewart got the opener moments after coming off the bench before Hoban struck - helped set Declan Devine’s men on track for victory.
What happened?
Declan Devine's men started the season with a perfect win against Limavady United, with Pat Hoban scoring his first goal of the season.
Why it matters for Glentoran
The win sets Glentoran on track for a strong Premiership title bid, with Devine praising the team's performance and squad effort.
What comes next?
Glentoran will look to build on their perfect start as they face Coleraine FC in their next fixture, with Devine confident that the team will continue to improve.
Glentoran's League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way) is 2nd in Northern Ireland Premiership, with 69 points from 33 games. They have scored 63 goals and conceded 30, with a goal difference of +33. They are 4 points behind leaders Larne in the title race. Their next fixture is against Coleraine FC on October 31st.
