Larne 3-0 Dungannon Swifts
It could and maybe should have been four for Larne.
Matty Lusty beats the offside trap as he bears down on goal in search of a first half hat-trick, but Dylan Glass stands tall and makes a superb save to deny the lively striker.
Coleraine 2-0 Glentoran
A break in play as Coleraine keeper Ryan Schofield receives treatment, allowing players from both sides a welcome drinks break on a stiflingly hot afternoon.
Coleraine 2-0 Glentoran
Chance for Glentoran as Marcus Kane crosses from the left and Josh Daniels pokes the ball towards goal.
It eventually breaks to Pat Hoban but his effort is deflected over the crossbar in a crowded goalmouth.
Larne 3-0 Dungannon Swifts
Jana McCabe
BBC Sport NI at Inver Park
That's more poor defending from Dungannon as another mistake gifts Matthew Lusty another chance.
Choruses of 'stand up for the champions' are now ringing around Inver Park.
Larne 3-0 Dungannon Swifts
Colin Coates
Former Crusaders captain on BBC Sport NI
It was a clinical finish form Lusty. It has been well and truly been put to bed. They will now have 60 minutes to enjoy the atmosphere and occasion.
Coleraine 2-0 Glentoran
MJ Kamson Kamara meets Danny Amos' corner at the back post but he can't keep his header on target for Glentoran.
Larne 3-0 Dungannon Swifts
Matty Lusty lifts the ball over the goalkeeper to score a second and send Larne on their way to a third title in four years.
Watch: Matty Lusty doubles Larne's lead
Matty Lusty (29 mins)
Image source, PacemakerIt's three for Larne and a second for Matty Lusty who rounds the goalkeeper and fires home from close range.
Cathal McGinty absolutely gifts Lusty the ball with a wayward back pass, with the deadly striker doing the rest to send Inver Park into raptures.
The home side are out of sight within half an hour!
Coleraine 2-0 Glentoran
Ryan Cooney curls a free kick over the crossbar from 25 yards for Glentoran.
The visitors desperately need to find a way back into this game.
Liam McStravick (29 mins)
Cliftonville retake the lead before the half hour and in some style as Liam McStravick fires home a spectacular strike from outside the box.
The former Linfield man gives David Walsh no chance in the home goal much to the delight of the visiting fans.
Larne 2-0 Dungannon Swifts
Who else but Andy Ryan to pop up with a crucial goal, as he heads in the opener to start the title party at Inver Park.
Watch: Andy Ryan opens the scoring for Larne
Larne 2-0 Dungannon Swifts
Jana McCabe
BBC Sport NI at Inver Park
Matthew Lusty came close seconds ago and this time he has made no mistake.
Understandably, Larne kept pushing for another goal after they opened the scoring and deserve their second.
The Larne fans are enjoying their sunny Saturday so far!
Coleraine 2-0 Glentoran
Joel Cooper cuts inside from the right flank and curls a shot towards the far post but Glentoran keeper Andrew Mills springs to his right to turn the ball behind.
Coleraine look a real threat every time they come forward.
Coleraine 2-0 Glentoran
Levi Ives catches out Alex Mills to score a fine free-kick to double the Bannsiders' advantage.
Watch: Levi Ives scores for Coleraine to make it 2-0
Larne 2-0 Dungannon Swifts
Colin Coates
Former Crusaders captain on BBC Sport NI
Larne look home and hosed now. It's party time now at Inver Park. They look rampant.
Matty Lusty (21 mins)
Image source, Press EyeLarne double their lead midway through the first half, this time through the right foot of Matty Lusty!
Leroy Millar puts pressure on Caolan Marron and wins the ball off the Dungannon defender, before feeding Lusty through the middle with only the goalkeeper to beat.
Lusty composes himself and fires beyond Dylan Glass who can do nothing to prevent the striker from finding the back of the net.
The Inver Reds are one step closer to the Gibson Cup!
Linfield 1-1 Cliftonville
Chris McKee swiftly levels for Linfield, sending PJ Morrison the wrong way from the spot.
McKee levels from the spot for Linfield
Larne 1-0 Dungannon Swifts
Larne are in full flow now and once again come close to doubling their lead.
This time Leroy Millar disguises a pass through the middle as Matty Lusty beats the offside trap and lets fly, but can't find a way past Dylan Glass who stands tall and makes another strong save.
Coleraine 2-0 Glentoran
It's almost three for Coleraine as Joel Cooper attempts to burst clear but as he enters the penalty area, Cammy Palmer makes an excellent intervention at the expense of a corner.
Linfield 1-1 Cliftonville
Liam McStravick strokes home to break the deadlock after three minutes at Windsor Park.
Liam McStravick gives Cliftonville the lead at Windsor
Highlights: Crusaders 3-2 Ballymena United
Watch highlights as Crusaders hang on to beat Ballymena United 3-2 in the Irish Premiership at Seaview.
You can find a summary of all of today's bottom six action here
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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1 Larne | 38 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 73 | 26 | 47 | 83 |
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2 Coleraine | 38 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 83 | 37 | 46 | 80 |
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3 Glentoran | 38 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 73 | 38 | 35 | 77 |
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4 Linfield | 38 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 61 | 33 | 28 | 66 |
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5 Cliftonville | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 55 | 59 | -4 | 53 |
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6 Dungannon Swifts | 38 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 42 | 77 | -35 | 46 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Carrick Rangers | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 64 | 58 | 6 | 53 |
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2 Portadown | 38 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 44 | 66 | -22 | 44 |
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3 Ballymena United | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46 | 58 | -12 | 39 |
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4 Bangor | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 41 | 65 | -24 | 39 |
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5 Crusaders | 38 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 48 | 81 | -33 | 36 |
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6 Glenavon | 38 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 37 | 69 | -32 | 28 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Larne | 33 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 60 | 22 | 38 | 73 |
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2 Glentoran | 33 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 63 | 30 | 33 | 69 |
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3 Coleraine | 33 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 62 | 31 | 31 | 65 |
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4 Linfield | 33 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 56 | 24 | 32 | 62 |
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5 Cliftonville | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 49 | 48 | 1 | 47 |
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6 Dungannon Swifts | 33 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 40 | 58 | -18 | 46 |
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7 Carrick Rangers | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 49 | 51 | -2 | 43 |
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8 Bangor | 33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 38 | 57 | -19 | 36 |
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9 Portadown | 33 | 11 | 3 | 19 | 36 | 57 | -21 | 36 |
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10 Ballymena United | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 39 | 50 | -11 | 34 |
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11 Crusaders | 33 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 38 | 72 | -34 | 26 |
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12 Glenavon | 33 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 33 | 63 | -30 | 25 |
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