That is all from us this evening as champions Larne return to the top of the table with a narrow 2-1 win against Glentoran at Inver Park.

The Inver side move a point ahead of the Blues, who have two games in hand, including tomorrow's home fixture against Ballymena.

Also tonight, Glenavon's fine run of form under Stepehen McDonnell continues as they beat Newry City 3-0 at the Showgrounds to move seventh and secure their fifth victory in a row.

It was another tough night for Newry, who are rooted to the foot of the table having lost 10 league games in a row.

You can read the match report from tonight's games here.

We will be back tomorrow with four more Irish Premiership games, see you then!

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Philip Lowry
Crusaders midfielder on co-commentary

I think the pleasing thing for Tiernan Lynch is that Larne have beaten the sides around them in the last few weeks and they have all their big players back.

It is looking pretty ominous for the rest of the league between them and Linfield running away with it.

The whistle blows and Larne are the victors this evening thanks to goals from Andy Ryan and Leroy Millar.

The result means that Larne knock Linfield off top spot. It also means that Tiernan Lynch's men are unbeaten at home in the league for a full year.

The answer is no, as Rohan Ferguson swiftly gathers the danger.

Glentoran have a corner in the final seconds of the game...

Can they make it count?

It's five wins in a row for Stephen McDonnell's side, and 10 league defeats in a row for the hosts as Glenavon are comfortable winners on a bitterly cold evening in Co. Down.

There will be five minutes of additional time at the end of the second half.

Will we see any late drama?

Levi Ives and Andy Ryan's evenings are over as they are replaced by Paul O'Neill and Craig Farquhar for the final few minutes of the game.

John McGovern manages to get on the end of Georgie Poynton's long free-kick, but the midfielder's volley at goal is blocked...by his own teammate Ryan McGivern.

It's looking ominous for Gary Boyle's side.

What a chance for Tiernan Lynch's men to restore their two goal cushion!

Andy Ryan's skilful pass finds substitute Lee Bonis at the back post, but he fires wide.

It is game on at Inver Park as David Fisher's well-taken goal reduces the deficit for Glentoran.

Jonathan Russell is replaced by Shay McCartan.

Can he help Glentoran find an equaliser?

Glenavon introduce their final change, and Peter Campbell's evening is over as Stephen Teggart replaces him.

Daire O'Connor's cross into the box is swiftly cleared by Cian Bolger.

The away side have dominated this game since their goal - can they find an equaliser?

Another chance for Peter Campbell to get on the scoresheet goes begging.

Matthew Snoddy tees up Campbell just outside the area, but his effort is straight at Tom Murphy, who gets down well to gather easily.

Peter Campbell with a chance to add a third with a free-kick from 20- yards, but the former Loughgall man's effort is well off-target to the cheers of the Newry support.

Philip Lowry
Crusaders midfielder on co-commentary

It has got a bit ragged from Larne, a few passes have gone astray and Tiernan Lynch does not look happy.

Both managers make a change as Mark Randall is replaced by Shaun Want for the home side. Meanwhile, Aaron Wightman is introduced for Aidan Wilson for the visitors.

A second double substitution for Glenavon as Aaron Prendergast and Conor McCloskey make way for Aaron Rogers and Cohen Henderson.