A fantastic derby with everything - six goals, a red card and a raptuous atmosphere.

Coleraine were team down to 10 men but they prevailed over the Sky Blues.

That's all from us for now but we'll be back tommorow for more Premiership action action.

Thanks for your company.

Ten men Coleraine get their season up and running with a first in of the campaign, beating derby rivals 4-2 in a pulsating encounter at Ballycastle Road.

Jack Sott fired the hosts in front before Johnny McMurray levelled before half-time.

Jamie Glackin restored the hosts' lead early in the second half before being sent off.

Ben Kennedy levelled for a second time from the penalty spot to give the visitors' hope but Coleraine finished the game the stronger.

Rhyss Campbell edged them in front for a third time 11 minutes from full-time and Matthew Shevlin made sure of the points with his second of the season with virtually the last kick of the game.

Ciaron Harkin leaves the field to a standing ovation from home supporters and is replaced by defender Graham Kelly for the final few minutes.

Six added minutes to be played.

The large crowd certainly getting their money's worth tonight.

Rhyss Campbell, bandage and all, is replaced in the 84th minute by summer signing Mackenzie Carse.

A break in play as goalscorer Rhyss Campbell receives treatment in the centre circle, emerging with a Terry Butcher style head bandage, for those of a certain vintage.

Time for us all to draw breadth as the clock ticks down.

Bannsiders holding a precarious advantage, given the nature of this game.

A signal of intent from Ballymena boss Jim Ervin?

With a little under 20 minutes remaining he takes off defender Caolan Loughran and replaces him with striker Noah Stewart.

Neither set of supporters will need reminding of Stewart's impact in recent derbies - the teenager has scored a brace in each of the last two league meetings between these teams.

Philip Lowry
Crusaders midfielder on BBC iPlayer

It's been a great game so far, a thrilling encounter - this has been right up there.

Another yellow card but not for a player.

This time, the card is shown to Coleraine goalkeeping coach Michael Doherty.

Get the feeling it's not the last we'll see of the cards tonight...

Coleraine think they've gone in front for a third time as Ciaron Harkin finds the back of the net but their joy is short-lived as the assistant on the far side raises his flag and the goal is ruled out for offside.

What a few minutes we've had at the Showgrounds.

First, Jamie Glackin fires Coleraine in front in the 53rd minute.

Two minutes later he sees red for an off the ball incident inside the Coleraine penalty area.

Referee Keith Kennedy awards Ballymena a penalty which Ben Kennedy tucks away.

Then, Lyndon Kane and Stephen O'Donnell are booked following an incident and, finally, Donal Rocks goes into the book.

And we've still half an hour to go...!

Moments after scoring Jamie Glackin is sent off!

An incident in the Coleraine penalty area sees the midfielder shown red by referee Keith Kennedy.

Penalty to Ballymena.

Philip Lowry
Crusaders midfielder on BBC iPlayer

It's a good finish from Glackin - it's a clever pass into him but it's passive defending from Ballymena and I'm sure Jim Ervin will be disappointed with that.

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin will be pleased with the start his side have made to the second half, pressing hosts Coleraine back from the off.

We're back underway at the Showgrounds where both teams will be attacking the ends housing their own fans in this second half.