Bangor manager Lee Feeney says he is feeling really positive despite his side's 2-0 defeat to Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park on Tuesday. The result leaves Bangor with zero points and zero goals from their first two Northern Ireland Premiership fixtures, sitting 11th in the table with a goal difference of minus five.
Sean McAllister gave Dungannon Swifts an early lead before Andrew Mitchell doubled the advantage from the penalty spot. Bangor had spells of possession but failed to test the goalkeeper, with Lee Feeney starting Deane, Neale, Francis, Lynch, McCullough, Hughes, Harrison, Hassin, Rodriguez, Mulvenna and Boyd. Substitutes McGuinness, McRoberts, Strachan, Devlin and Arthurs were used, while McMahon and Mitchell remained unused.
How did Bangor perform in the match?
Lee Feeney said his team had played really well in two games but earned nothing, describing the reality of coming away with nothing despite strong performances. He pointed to two good games where the side competed well but lacked the final touch to convert chances into goals.
The Dungannon Swifts side, managed by Rodney McAree, had Gael Bigirimana as captain and started with Dunne, Lowe, McKeown, Wallace, J Scott, Bigirimana, Glackin, Doyle, Alves, McAllister and Junior. Substitutions saw Gordon, Dillon, Kelly, Mitchell and McGinty come on, with Henderson and Smith unused. McAree acknowledged ongoing interest in Sean McAllister and said he had not ruled out adding to his squad before the transfer window closes.
What does Lee Feeney say about the future?
Despite the defeat, Lee Feeney said: "I know it’s hard to believe after we got beaten 2-0 there but I’m really, really feeling positive and happy about what’s ahead." He also stated: "We’ve had two good games, we’ve played really, really well, but we’ve come away with nothing - that’s the reality of it."
Bangor’s next fixture is an away trip to second-placed Glentoran on 2026-09-12. The club currently trails league leaders Coleraine FC by ten points in the title race. Fans can check the upcoming schedule on our fixtures page and review the current squad for available options.
What does this mean for Bangor’s season?
With zero goals scored and five conceded, Bangor face an urgent need to improve both defensively and in front of goal. The live data shows the side has lost both opening games, leaving them in 11th place. Lee Feeney will look to build on the positive performances he referenced as the team prepares for the Glentoran clash.
The manager’s optimism will be tested as Bangor seek to turn their fortunes around and climb off the bottom of the Premiership table. Supporters can follow the team’s progress through our stats and standings pages for real-time updates.
