Summary

  1. Champagne corks popping all over south Belfast!published at 21:59 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    FT: Glentoran 2-2 Larne; Coleraine 2-2 Cliftonville

    Linfield are crowned the 2024/25 Irish Premiership ChampionsImage source, BBC Sport
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    Linfield are crowned the 2024/25 Irish Premiership Champions

    That's a wrap - both from us tonight and in the Irish Premiership title race.

    Linfield may have already had a hand on the Gibson Cup but Glentoran throwing away a 2-0 lead to draw against Larne at the Oval means it's official - the Blues are champions for the 57th time.

    And how big could that result in east Belfast be in the race for second place and the automatic European place? Only time will tell with just six games to go.

    It was 2-2 between Coleraine and Cliftonville too with the Bannsiders staying in the box seat for a place in the top six with just one game to go before the split.

    Unlike the league title, that race will go right down to the wire.

    You can read more about tonight's games here and stay tuned to BBC Sport NI for more reaction to events, not just at the Oval and Showgrounds, but to Linfield's title win too.

    Thanks for joining us this evening!

  2. Anything you can do...published at 21:48 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    FT: Coleraine 2-2 Cliftonville

    Two for Shevlin, two for Curran.

    Here's the final goal of the night as the Reds striker calmly slots home his penalty to ensure a share of the spoils.

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    Watch: Ryan Curran scores from the spot to level

  3. Shevlin at the doublepublished at 21:44 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    FT: Coleraine 2-2 Cliftonville

    It was a case of right place, right time for Matthew Shevlin to put Coleraine ahead.

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    Watch: Matthew Shevlin gets his second of the night

  4. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:40 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Coleraine 2-2 Cliftonville

    All over at the Showgrounds where it's a point apiece after a dramatic ending.

    Scoreless at the break Ryan Curran's deflected effort gave the visitors the lead after 66 minutes but Matthew Shevlin levelled from the penalty spot nine minutes later.

    Shevlin volleyed home his second of the night after good work from Levi Ives but there was still time for Ryan Curran to complete his brace, again from the spot, after Rory Brown had fouled Joe Gormley in the box.

    Both teams had chances in a pulsating final few minutes but both have to be content with a share of the spoils.

  5. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:39 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Glentoran 2-2 Larne

    A dramatic night at the Oval sees Larne battle back from 2-0 down to earn a draw - but it’s not enough to keep the title race alive. Linfield are officially champions.

    Joe Thomson’s brace had the home side in control, but Paul O’Neill and Andy Ryan’s penalty completed the comeback for the visitors.

    Over at Windsor Park, the champagne is flowing - Linfield get their hands on the Gibson Cup once again!

  6. Postpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Glentoran 2-2 Larne

    Paul O’Neill rises well to meet Mark Randall’s free-kick, directing a firm header goalward.

    But Daniel Gyollai is equal to it, reacting sharply to make the save.

  7. Postpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Coleraine 2-2 Cliftonville

    Corner to Coleraine.

  8. Postpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Coleraine 2-2 Cliftonville

    Rory Brown races out of his line to deny Joe Gormley what could have been a dramatic winner.

  9. Postpublished at 21:36 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Coleraine 2-2 Cliftonville

    Both teams really going for it in added time.

  10. INJURY TIMEpublished at 21:34 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Glentoran 2-2 Larne

    Three minutes of added time at the Oval.

    Still time for a late twist - both sides pushing, but will there be a winner?

  11. Postpublished at 21:34 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Coleraine 2-2 Cliftonville

    Into five additional minutes at the Showgrounds.

  12. Postpublished at 21:33 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Glentoran 2-2 Larne

    The resulting corner is only half-cleared, falling to James Douglas outside the area. He lines up a volley, but it flies well off target.

  13. Cliftonville pay the penaltypublished at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Coleraine 2-2 Cliftonville

    It's all happening at the Coleraine Showgrounds.

    Here's how Matthew Shevlin drew his side level from the spot.

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    Watch: Matthew Shevlin levels from the spot

  14. Postpublished at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Glentoran 2-2 Larne

    Finlay Thorndike delivers a dangerous free-kick into the box, but Ryan Nolan rises to nod it behind for a corner.

  15. Postpublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Coleraine 2-2 Cliftonville

    Joe Gormley blasts a free-kick from the edge of the box high and wide.

  16. YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Coleraine 2-2 Cliftonville

    Coleraine goalkeeper Rory Brown is booked for handling the ball outside the penalty area.

  17. goal

    GOAL - Coleraine 2-2 Cliftonvillepublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Ryan Curran (87 mins)

    Ryan Curran scores from the spot to level.

  18. PENALTYpublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Coleraine 2-1 Cliftonville

    Penalty to Cliftonville.

  19. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:28 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Glentoran 2-2 Larne

    Charlie Lindsay's evening is over as Finlay Thorndike enters the field.

  20. Postpublished at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March

    Coleraine 2-1 Cliftonville

    Rory Brown dives low to his left to deny Joe Gormley.