Summary

  • Ballymena United 3-2 Dungannon Swifts (Res)

  • Cliftonville 2-1 Ards (Res)

  • Coleraine 4-2 Portadown (Res)

  • Glenavon 1-2 Linfield (Res)

  • Glentoran 0-3 Crusaders (Res)

Live Reporting

Richard Petrie and Matt Gault

  1. Over and out

    Thankyou for following our live coverage of another eventful day in the Irish Premiership.

    As far as league positions are concerned, it's as you were prior to kick-off and still plenty to play for.

    You can read a report of today's action here and join us next week for our coverage of Saturday's five matches.

    Videos of all today's matches can be viewed now on the BBC Sport NI website.

    Before that, we will have updates on Tuesday night's rearranged game between Ballinamallard and Glenavon and Friday's fixture between Ards and Glentoran.

    Bye for now and enjoy your Saturday evening. 

  2. What they said

    Glenavon 1-2 Linfield

    I'm pleased with effort the boys put in today, especially because we were down to the bare bones with our back-line - I couldn't have asked for anymore from them. The sending off changed the game, we were on top at that point and creating a few chances so it changed how this game turned out.

    Gary Hamilton, Glenavon manager

  3. What they said

    Glenavon 1-2 Linfield

    It was a hard-fought win, first-half we felt in control and second-half we came out sluggish. Glenavon are an attacking side and they took the game to us, but we're thankful to come away with the three points. It's a hard place to come. We've come under a lot of pressure and scrutiny because we have to win every game to keep the title race alive. We're chasing Crusaders and Cliftonville are chasing us, so we just have to keep winning.

    Andrew Waterworth, Linfield striker

  4. What they said

    Cliftonville 2-1 Ards

    In the end, it was job done. We were poor in the first-half, very good in the second. It took a bit of rollicking at half-time to get going but once we did, I thought we were fantastic. They did a good job in the first-half to deny us space but we brought Martin Donnelly on at half-time and he provided width, which helped stretch their defence. I let the boys know the first-half performance wasn't acceptable, but I'm pleased with how we responded.

    Gerard Lyttle, Cliftonville manager

  5. FULL-TIME

    Coleraine 4-2 Portadown

    It's all over and the points go to the home side after a highly-entertaining game at the Showgrounds. The win may be bittersweet with the full extent of Eoin Bradley's injury still to be determined, but Oran Kearney can be pleased that his players were able to focus after am lengthy delay to deliver the points. 

  6. goal

    GOAL

    Coleraine 4-2 Portadown

    With five minutes left to play, Coleraine bag a fourth and end the contest as Darren McCauley heads home from an Ian Parkhill cross. 

  7. FULL-TIME

    Ballymena Utd 3-2 Dungannon Swifts

    Ballymena recover from a goal down at the interval to snatch all three points against the Swifts.

    United stay fourth, Dungannon remain seventh in the table.

  8. FULL-TIME

    Glentoran 0-3 Crusaders

    Crusaders consolidate their seven-point lead at the top by beating Glentoran in convincing fashion in the Belfast derby.

  9. FULL-TIME

    Cliftonville 2-1 Ards

    The Reds bounce back from going behind early on to beat Ards, David McDaid and Levi Ives with the goals. 

  10. FULL-TIME

    Glenavon 1-2 Linfield

    David Healy's men claim all three points after beating Glenavon 2-1! 

    It was a game of constantly shifting momentum. Linfield were on top in the first-half and went ahead thanks to Aaron Burns. Glenavon seemed to have fought their way back when Andy McGrory fired them level from the penalty spot, only for Ciaran Martyn to be sent off five minutes later.

    Linfield capitalised, Andrew Waterworth clinching the winner as the Blues avoid falling nine points behind Crusaders at the top. 

  11. CLOSE!

    Glenavon 1-2 Linfield

    Tuffey is relieved to see Ross Gaynor's free-kick go wide as he was scrambling to get across. Less than five minutes left to play now!

  12. Nearly an equaliser!

    Glenavon 1-2 Linfield

    Mark Patton almost scores for Glenavon, his header from a corner is tipped over the bar by Carroll. Glenavon aren't ready to give this one up just yet! 

  13. goal

    GOAL

    Ballymena United 3-2 Dungannon Swifts

    Ballymena are ahead for the second time in a thrilling topsy-turvy encounter.

    Caolan Loughran came up for a corner and scored with a close-range bullet header from Tony Kane's delivery.

    Advantage United again!

  14. goal

    GOAL

    Glenavon 1-2 Linfield

    Andrew Waterworth has scored for Linfield - how big could that goal prove to be!? The ball broke to the striker in the box and, despite not making the cleanest contact, managed to beat Tuffey. Linfield on their way to a massive three points now. 

    Andrew Waterworth's effort is deflected into the net by Glenavon's Kris Lindsay

  15. goal

    GOAL

    Coleraine 3-2 Portadown

    What a goal! Neil McCafferty curls a brilliant free-kick in to edge the Bannsiders ahead. Cracking game at the Showgrounds!

  16. goal

    GOAL

    Glentoran 0-3 Crusaders

    Paul Heatley extends the lead after getting behind the back four and poking the ball past Elliott Morris.

    The Crues on course to extend their lead over Linfield to nine points at the top of the table as it stands.

    Paul Heatley makes it 3-0 to Crusaders at The Oval

  17. RED CARD

    Glenavon 1-1 Linfield

    Ciaran Martyn has been sent off for Glenavon!

    Well, the complexion of this match has been completely transformed. Glenavon began piling on the pressure after equalising but they'll be forced to play out the remaining 20 minutes with ten-men after Martyn is shown a second yellow for a handball.

    Gary Hamilton will be absolutely furious as his side had just gained the upper-hand and were pressing for a second. 

    It's a big chance for Linfield to clinch all three points though - a draw simply isn't enough for them with Crusaders certain to pick up a victory today. As it stands, Stephen Baxter's men are going nine points clear. 

  18. goal

    GOAL

    Cliftonville 2-1 Ards

    The Reds have turned it around at Solitude and it's Levi Ives firing in from the edge of the box, making amends for conceding the penalty earlier on. That was a lovely flowing move from the home side and exactly what Lyttle would have been demanding at half-time. 

  19. goal

    GOAL

    Glenavon 1-1 Linfield

    McGrory scores it! Glenavon are back in it at Mourneview as McGrory drills his spot-kick down the middle as Carroll dived to his left. McGrory got the decision after his cross was handled by Stafford. 

    Andy McGrory levels from the spot for Glenavon

  20. PENALTY

    Glenavon 0-1 Linfield

    The hosts have a penalty!