Summary

  • Ballymena Utd 3-1 Coleraine

  • Carrick Rangers 1-2 Larne

  • Cliftonville 2-1 Crusaders

  • Linfield 2-0 Glentoran

  • Loughgall 2-1 Dungannon Swifts

  • Newry City 0-4 Glenavon

  1. Postpublished at 15:30 GMT 26 December 2023

    Loughgall 1-0 Dungannon Swifts

    Since the goal, things have become quite scrappy with neither goalkeeper tested.

    Benji Magee is giving Dean Curry a difficult afternoon though as he almost gets in behind but for John Scott's intervention.

  2. MISSED PENALTYpublished at 15:29 GMT 26 December 2023

    Linfield 0-0 Glentoran

    Aaron McCarey makes up for his mistake and saves Rhys Annett's penalty!

    Great save down to his right.

  3. goal

    GOAL - Carrick Rangers 0-1 Larnepublished at 15:28 GMT 26 December 2023

    Leroy Millar (27 mins)

    The champions are in front just short of the half-hour as Aaron Donnelly crosses from the left and Leroy Millar takes a touch to spin an opponent before firing a right-footed shot past Ross Glendinning.

    Nothing less than the visitors deserve after bossing proceedings in the last 15 minutes.

  4. Postpublished at 15:28 GMT 26 December 2023

    Cliftonville 1-0 Crusaders

    A massive collision in the Cliftonville penalty area as Daniel Larmour and Luke Turner compete for a loose ball from a Jordan Owens knock down.

    Turner comes out worse off and receives medical treatment as referee Shane Andrews whistles for a free-kick to the Reds.

  5. Carrick manager King 'happier so far'published at 15:27 GMT 26 December 2023

    Carrick Rangers 0-0 Larne

    Philip Major
    Sportsound summariser

    Quote Message

    Of the two managers Stuart King of Carrick Rangers will be the happier so far. His team have not coughed up any opportunities to Larne, are looking solid defensively and are dangerous on the break.

  6. PENALTYpublished at 15:27 GMT 26 December 2023

    Linfield 0-0 Glentoran

    Penalty to Linfield!

    Kirk Millar's corner is to the back post, with Aaron McCarey dropping the ball to allow Rhys Annett to nip in in front of him.

    McCarey then brings down Annett and referee Jamie Robinson points to the spot!

  7. goal

    GOAL- Newry City 0-3 Glenavonpublished at 15:27 GMT 26 December 2023

    Niall Quinn (28 mins)

    The goals keep coming!

    Danny Wallace’s delivery from left channel finds Stephen Teggart, whose neat footwork confuses multiple Newry defenders.

    His well timed pass finds Niall Quinn, whose first time finish makes it 3-0.

    A dominant display from the away side so far- will it continue or can Newry react?

  8. 'Crues have reacted well'published at 15:27 GMT 26 December 2023

    Cliftonville 1-0 Crusaders

    Darren Murphy
    Sportsound summariser

    Quote Message

    Crusaders have reacted well since going behind and knocked Cliftonville off their stride. They definitely have the upper hand here.

  9. YELLOW CARDpublished at 15:26 GMT 26 December 2023

    Ballymena United 0-0 Coleraine

    First booking of the afternoon and it goes the way of the home side as Shea McAuley is penalised for a foul on Coleraine winger Andy Scott.

    Subsequent free-kick comes to nothing.

  10. Watch: Reds ahead in north Belfast derbypublished at 15:26 GMT 26 December 2023

    Cliftonville 1-0 Crusaders

    Ben Wilson floats in a teasing cross and Rory Hale claims to have added a deft header to take the ball beyond Jonny Tuffey to put the Reds in front at Solitude.

    Media caption,

    Watch: Cliftonville take the lead at Solitude

  11. Postpublished at 15:25 GMT 26 December 2023

    Carrick Rangers 0-0 Larne

    Carrick's Curtis Allen brilliantly controls a crossfield pass and fires a volley towards goal but it doesn't have the pace or direction to seriously trouble Rohan Ferguson.

  12. Postpublished at 15:25 GMT 26 December 2023

    Ballymena United 0-0 Coleraine

    Darren Cole's misplaced pass puts pressure on his fellow Coleraine defenders.

    Captain Lyndon Kane does well to get back and dispossess Fraser Taylor.

  13. Postpublished at 15:24 GMT 26 December 2023

    Cliftonville 1-0 Crusaders

    The Cliftonville defence is made to work once more as Odhran Casey heads away Mal Smith's cross for Jordan Owens before Jonny Addis closes Lloyd Anderson's long-range effort seconds later.

    The visitors remain on top despite being behind.

  14. goal

    GOAL- Newry City 0-2 Glenavonpublished at 15:24 GMT 26 December 2023

    Stephen Teggart (24 mins)

    Things go from bad to worse for Gary Boyle's men...

    Once again, Peter Campbell and Stephen Teggart link up. This time, Campbell travels into the box and plays a clever ball across to Teggart, who makes no mistake from close range.

    What an impact the substitute has had since he was introduced!

  15. 'The Glens are starting to get a toehold'published at 15:24 GMT 26 December 2023

    Linfield 0-0 Glentoran

    Liam Beckett
    Sportsound summariser

    "The game has settled down more - it was quite frantic at the start. The Glens are starting to get a toehold, with more possession and once you get more of the ball your confidence goes up and people can let their real talent do the talking."

  16. Postpublished at 15:21 GMT 26 December 2023

    Ballymena United 0-0 Coleraine

    Steven McCullough goes close a second time for Ballymena, again from a dead ball.

    This time, the kick is a little further out and McCullough’s goal-bound effort tipped round his post by Coleraine keeper Gareth Deane.

    Coleraine yet to feature as an attacking force with 20 minutes played.

  17. Postpublished at 15:21 GMT 26 December 2023

    Cliftonville 1-0 Crusaders

    Apart from the opening goal, Jim Magilton's side has struggled in possession with just under 20 minutes played.

    With most of the play being in the Reds half, the Crues fans will be hoping they can take advantage and get themselves back on level terms.

  18. CLOSE!published at 15:21 GMT 26 December 2023

    Newry City 0-1 Glenavon

    Substitute Stephen Teggart nearly doubles the visitors lead!

    Teggart latches onto Peter Campbell's freekick and cleverly takes a touch before firing a strong strike towards goal, which looks destined to make it 0-2, but it curls wide.

  19. YELLOW CARDpublished at 15:21 GMT 26 December 2023

    Loughgall 1-0 Dungannon Swifts

    Tiernan Kelly picks up the first booking from Evan Boyce for delaying a Dungannon free-kick.

  20. Watch: Magic Mageepublished at 15:21 GMT 26 December 2023

    Loughgall 1-0 Dungannon Swifts

    Benji Magee coolly slots home to give Loughgall an early lead against Dungannon Swifts at Lakeview Park.

    Media caption,

    Watch: Benji Magee scores to make it 1-0 to Loughgall