Few would have expected David Jeffrey's return to management to be quite as difficult but, after eight weeks, Portadown won their first game of the season last weekend.

Going into last weekend's Irish Premiership action, the Ports were the only team yet to register a win and sat four points adrift at the foot of the table.

However, a convincing 3-1 victory over Limavady United ended their winless run and offered Jeffrey and his players a much-needed lift.

But will this signal a turning point for the Ports? BBC Sport NI took a look.

The article was written last Saturday, before Friday night's goalless meeting between the Ports and Glentoran at Shamrock Park.

Image source, BBC Sport

Here is how the table looks ahead of today's Irish Premiership action.

Image source, BBC Sport

Good afternoon and welcome to our coverage of this afternoon's five-match programme in the Irish Premiership.

The weekend's action began with Portadown and Glentoran playing out a 0-0 draw at Shamrock Park on Friday night and there are some intriguing fixtures to follow today.

League leaders Coleraine will aim to consolidate their position at the summit of the table as they host a Cliftonville side eager to bounce back from a run of four consecutive defeats in the top flight.

Second-placed Linfield are back in action after sitting out last weekend as they entertain Bangor at Windsor Park, while Larne play in the top flight for the first time since 19 September with a trip to face Crusaders at Seaview.

In the day's other two encounters, Dungannon Swifts play Carrick Rangers at Stangmore Park and Ballymena United travel to Limavady United.

We'll provide you with our usual offering of audio commentary courtesy of Radio Ulster's Sportsound, text commentary from all five games and in-play clips of all the goals and any other key moments.

Thanks for your company this autumn Saturday afternoon and enjoy!