Bangor suffered consecutive Premiership defeats at the start of the season after a 2-0 loss to Dungannon Swifts. Lee Feeney said he was very, very proud of the boys and thought they played really, really well.
How did Bangor perform against Dungannon Swifts?
Bangor recorded their first home defeat of the new Premiership season as Sean McAllister scored a thunderbolt for Dungannon Swifts and Andrew Mitchell added a late penalty. The final score was 2-0 to Dungannon Swifts over Bangor. Rodney McAree’s men have now recorded consecutive league victories following last weekend’s success at Portadown.
What did Lee Feeney say about the performance?
Lee Feeney thought Bangor outplayed the best footballing team in the league but admitted they never really created any major chances. He was proud of how his team defended and applied themselves, stating they finished the half very strong and dominated the second half in terms of territory, though they haven't really used all the territory they had.
How does this fit into Bangor’s season so far?
Bangor lost 3-0 against Cliftonville last week and now stand 11th in Premiership with 0 points from 2 games, having scored 0 goals and conceded 5. They are 10 points behind leaders Coleraine FC and face Glentoran away on 2026-09-12. Lee Feeney stated they had plenty of time to fix the game after conceding an early goal and felt they need points but believes they will come if they keep doing what they're doing.
What positives did the manager take from the game?
Lee Feeney referenced Dungannon lost their first five games last season and finished in the top-six, saying there are loads of positives. He reiterated that Bangor are a different animal than last year and thought the late penalty was harsh, adding the referee couldn't wait to give it. He sees the penalty as part of their development.
The side now prepares for an away trip to second-placed Glentoran as they look to turn performances into points, with the squad aiming to build on defensive resilience ahead of upcoming fixtures you can follow on our fixtures page.
