Glentoran's 2025-26 season ended with a sense of unfinished business, despite showing plenty of signs of progress. The team won their first silverware in five years the previous campaign, but last season ended without a trophy. However, two big positives for the Glens were that they remained in the title race for the majority of the season and secured a European spot. They also finished runners-up in the League Cup but were knocked out of the Irish Cup and the County Antrim Shield at the quarter-final stages.
What happened?
Pat Hoban impressed during his first season in the Irish Premiership and finished as top goalscorer with 25 goals. Heading into the new campaign, Cammy Palmer leaving the side to join Livingston has left big boots to fill and the new signings will know the big expectations expected of them at the Glens. Their European run was a far from ideal start to the new season after the side lost 4-1 on aggregate to Latvian side RFS, but Devine will now put his full attention on securing domestic silverware this year.
Why it matters for Glentoran
Glentoran fans are eager to see their team win domestic silverware after a promising 2025-26 season. Manager Declan Devine will look to build on the progress made last year and secure a trophy in the new campaign. The team's European run may have been disappointing, but it has given them valuable experience and a chance to learn from their mistakes.
What comes next?
Glentoran's next fixture is against Crusaders FC away on 19th December 2026, and they will be looking to get back to winning ways after a disappointing start to the season. With new signings and a renewed focus on domestic silverware, the Glens will be hoping to make a strong push for a trophy in the new campaign. Next fixture: vs Crusaders FC (away, 2026-12-19) (6th in the table).
