Kieran O'Connor was on target for Cliftonville

Kieran O'Connor scored the opener when he poked the ball home from close range from a left-wing Mark Holland cross.

For Glenavon, Conor Walsh curled the ball over from a free-kick and striker Colm Kearney also shot over before being booked before half-time.

George McMullan made it 2-1 with a shot after Chris Scannell's initial effort was blocked on 69 while Adrian Harper's dipping shot on 89 beat John Connolly.