Portadown FC says it is "disappointed" after its appeal on the matter surrounding the game against Newry City on December 4th was dismissed by the Irish FA Appeals Committee.
The Shamrock Park outfit were informed on Monday that the decision to award Darren Mullen's side a 3-0 win would stand.
The Ports originally won the game at Newry Showgrounds 3-1 but an investigation was launched post-match after midfielder Alberto Balde was removed from the starting line-up before kick-off.