Not something we really want to see, with the referee being roundly booed by the Portadown support as he walks in the tunnel at half-time, with Carrick Rangers leading thanks to a Shay McCartan own goal following a Paul Heatley effort.

Carrick Rangers have had the best of the chances, with Heatley coming close twice, though Portadown might feel aggrieved that they didn't get a penalty when Kurtis Forsythe hauled down Gary Thompson right on the edge of the area.

Half-time in a physical but, ultimately unremarkable first 45. Both sides will be hoping to kick it up a notch in the second half.

An awkward moment for Sean O'Neill as he spills Matthew Orr's flicked header onto the roof of the net via the crossbar.

The Sky Blues' captain almost back-pedalled into the net but, ultimately, his side ride out that spell of pressure.

In the dying moments of first-half stoppage time, Declan Dunne brings down Rory Hale after the midfielder receives a pass from Aaron Pettifer.

A crucial moment as Cliftonville have the chance to extend their lead just before the break.

Glentoran lead 1-0 at the break thanks to a great strike from Daniel Amos after just 12 minutes.

It's been the hosts who have dominated large portions of the game, but it's Declan Devine's side who go in a goal to the good at half-time.

Seanan Clucas' foul on Baris Altintop gets him a yellow.

But it takes a while for the free-kick to be taken, and in the interim, Portadown keeper Aaron McCarey also sees yellow for remonstrating with the ref.

More huge penalty appeals from the home fans as Aaron Wightman once again challenges Chris Atherton, this time shrugging the Glenavon winger to ground with his shoulder.

Once again Shane Andrews waves play on.

Stephen McDonnell is furious in the technical area, insisting his side should have been awarded a penalty.

One minute to be added at the end of a pulsating first half.

Goals from Philip Lowry and Harry Franklin put Crusaders firmly in the driving seat at the break.

Taylor Steven's sharp interception catches James Knowles off guard, leading to a rushed challenge on Rory Hale as the Swifts midfielder attempts to recover.

Free-kick in a dangerous position for the north Belfast side, but it comes to nothing.

Here is how Taylor Steven curled Cliftonville into the lead at Stangmore Park.

Poor challenge there from Lewis MacKinnon on Nedas Maciulaitis, for which he sees a deserved yellow.

Glenavon fans believe they should have a penalty after Aaron Wightman tackles Chris Atherton, who goes to ground in the area.

Referee Shane Andrews waves any appeals away, insisting that Wightman won the ball.

James Knowles' whipped free-kick forces David Odumosu into decisive action, the keeper's punch finding touch as fog begins to roll across Stangmore Park.

Nathaniel Ferris bursts down the right wing and tries his luck from a tight angle, but Jonny Tuffey comfortably collects his strike.

Rory Hale's first-time volley draws another fine save from Declan Dunne, who stretches to protect his near post.

The last 10 minutes have been evenly contested at Mourneview Park, with no real chances of note either way.

A lot of the game has been played in midfield and defence, with neither side producing any real clear cut chances of late.

Joe Gormley, with a brilliant piece of skill to nutmeg Danny Wallace, creates the opening, but referee Jamie Robinson remains unmoved as the striker goes down after rounding the defender.

Second big penalty shout of the afternoon; this time, it's the visiting supporters and bench expressing their frustration.