Jordan Forsythe rises well to meet a Crusaders corner, and the ball deflects into the path of Adam Brooks.

The winger thumps a volley from close range, but it is blocked and cleared.

The hosts are carving out the better openings, though Declan Caddell will be wondering if his side might rue these missed opportunities come full-time.

Aidan Steele hits a free-kick from 25 yards but his effort is poor and never troubles Alex Moore in the home goal.

Even if it had been on target, Moore could have thrown his cap on it... if he was wearing one.

Cliftonville have settled well and are taking the game to Glentoran, who have yet to really test the Cliftonville defence.

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Declan Dunne is called into action and is alert to stop Matt Yates from opening the scoring for Linfield.

Matthew Fitzpatrick finds Ethan Magee with a pinpoint pass down the left channel and he crosses low and hard into the area where Yates is on hand to direct an effort goalward.

Yates' shot look destined for the back of the net, but Dunne is positioned perfectly and makes the save at point-blank range.

Crusaders are finding some joy in the Bangor half, but territory alone will not save them from the drop.

With the worst defensive record in the top flight, Declan Caddell knows his side must start turning this pressure into goals if they are to climb off the foot of the table.

Stephen O'Donnell makes a strong run into the Glenavon penalty area to meet Dylan McGeouch's corner with a header but from inside the six yard box, the defender can't keep his effort on target.

A chance now for the home side.

Former Coleraine midfielder Ronan Doherty lets fly with a left foot volley from distance but Coleraine goalkeeper Ryan Schofield moves across to his left to gather.

The hosts are now forced into a first half change as Luke Wilson seems to have injured his groin stretching for the ball and is replaced by Jack Scott on 23 minutes.

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It's fairly obvious but the next goal in this game is huge.

Ryan McKay gets down the left and delivers a dangerous ball but Lewis MacKinnon flicks it away from the advancing Joe Moore.

A lot of sidewards passing in defence and midfield from both sides as they look to create openings.

The Blues have enjoyed the lion share of the ball so far but are yet to create a clear cut opportunity.

Josh Williamson may not have been too far away with his strike from distance, but the subsequent corner from Adam Brooks is nowhere near the same standard.

It is a floated, aimless delivery that the Seasiders deal with comfortably.

Another great chance for the visitors.

Combination play between Jamie Glackin and Senan Devine presents the chance for Zane Okoro but his low shot is hacked clear by the foot of Larne keeper Rohan Ferguson.

Breathless stuff at Inver Park!

A delay in play as Daithi McCallion receives some treatment to a facial injury allows both managers to pass on some tactical advice on the sidelines.

Matthew Shevlin keeps his composure to round Rohan Ferguson and finish from a tight angle.

Josh Williamson finds far too much room on the edge of the area and curls a speculative effort toward the far corner.

It is a whisker away from the target, and the Crues are clearly growing in confidence. A deflection takes it behind for a corner.

Adam Towe rifles high into the net to give the hosts an early lead.

Fraser Bryden bursts into life.

The Scotsman peels off the shoulder of the last man and hammers a stinging half-volley from the edge of the box.

Gareth Deane has to react quickly, diving low to palm the effort away. Lee Feeney knows his side cannot afford to let the Crusaders' top scorer have too many of those.

Larne pushing for an equaliser now, Matty Lusty winning his side another corner.

Visiting goalkeeper Ryan Schofield out to claim after Larne recycle the ball from the corner.