Peter Campbell whips in an inviting cross from the left flank, with Matthew Snoddy rising well to direct his header towards goal, but Harry Jewitt-White makes a crucial deflection to turn it behind.

Best chance yet for the hosts as they search for an equalizer.

David Walsh gets down low to gather an effort from the edge of the box by Leo Alves.

The home side have had more chances so far at a rainy Stangmore Park.

Nearly a spectacular goal as Jimmy Callacher almost catches Mark Byrne off guard with an audacious free-kick from the halfway line, but Byrne recovers just in time to tip the effort onto the crossbar.

The resulting corner comes to nothing but a moment of real panic for the Lurgan Blues keeper.

Jordan Forsythe's long throw continues to be a potent weapon for the visitors, causing uncertainty for stand-in keeper Mark Byrne, but Len O'Sullivan reacts well to volley clear at the back post.

That's the best chance of the game so far!

A free-kick from James Knowles looks like it's going to curl into the back of the net, but it's just over the crossbar.

Peter Campbell's corner finds its intended target in Mark Haughey, but the defender fails to make clean contact as the Crues clear their lines.

The hosts looking for a quick response.

Euan East is cautioned for a late tackle on Steven Scott, who was trying to counter.

Kirk Millar's corner causes a bit of a scramble in the box with Ben Hall getting a touch before Joel Cooper fails to connect with the ball properly.

Not too many chances in the opening 20 minutes but both teams are keen to push forward.

Peter Campbell's delivery from the resulting free-kick is met by Jimmy Callacher, who does well to head behind for a corner under pressure.

Campbell's corner quickly comes to nothing for the home side as both teams continue to probe for an opening.

James Knowles receives the first yellow card of the game for a foul on Chris Shields.

David Walsh leaps to gather James Knowles' free-kick from just outside the box.

The Linfield stopper falls awkwardly afterwards but doesn't need treatment, to the relief of the away fans.

Jacob Blaney enters referee Shane McGonigle's notebook for a sliding challenge that takes out Chris Atherton near the touchline.

A clear yellow card for the late tackle as the visitors concede a dangerous free-kick position.

Ross Clarke works a clever corner routine, pulling the ball back to the onrushing Jarlath O'Rourke, but the defender's first-time effort from the edge of the box sails over Mark Byrne's crossbar.

Jarlath O'Rourke shows persistence after his initial corner is punched back to him, delivering a dangerous second cross that forces stand-in keeper Mark Byrne into action, tipping behind for another corner.

Growing pressure now from the Crues.

Ethan McGee beats his marker to connect with a corner, but he can't test Declan Dunne with his resulting strike.

Seconds later Dunne is called into action though and collects Kirk Millar's delivery from the right wing.

Ross Clarke's free-kick from 25 yards cannons off the Glenavon wall, and his ambitious follow-up volley is bravely blocked as the home side stands firm.

First sight of goal for the north Belfast side after their shaky start.

Michael O'Connor continues to cause problems, dispossessing Jimmy Callacher out wide, but his attempted cutback is intercepted by Daniel Larmour as the visitors scramble the ball away.

A curling free-kick into the box by Leo Alves is quickly headed out of danger by Ben Hall.

Not much to keep you informed about in the opening five minutes of this one.

Michael O'Connor looks set to pounce on Daniel Larmour's under-hit backpass and threatens to break through on goal, but Jimmy Callacher shows his experience to react quickly and clear the danger for the Crues.

An early warning sign for Declan Caddell's charges at Mourneview Park.