Nathaniel Ferris is the next to go close for Loughgall.

Robbie Norton plays a long ball over the top and Ferris charges through with Kurtis Forsythe trying to keep pace with the Loughgall man

Ferris fires wide but believes he was fouled. Referee Christopher Morrison waves play on and books Ferris for back-chat.

Dungannon's Steven Scott is cautioned for a challenge on Alex Gawne near the centre circle.

Shea Kearney's wayward crossfield pass sails straight into touch, epitomising the visitors' disjointed first-half display.

The Reds, usually so composed, are struggling to find their rhythm. Gerard Lyttle cuts a frustrated figure on the touchline as the north Belfast side's title aspirations face a stern test at Shamrock Park.

Watch Matthew Fitzpatrick rifle home a clinical finish to put Linfield 1-0 in front against Coleraine at Windsor Park.

The visitors elect to play the corner shot but end up giving away possession as Jamie Glackin's pass goes astray.

Loughgall again happy to let Carrick have possession but it is the visitors who are looking the more likely to break the deadlock.

Adam Towe has two chances for the Villagers within a couple of minutes. On both occasions he is played through on goal but blasts over in quick succession.

Things are also getting a bit tasty in midfield with some hefty challenges exchanged.

Coleraine win their first corner of the game in the 36th minute.

Linfield threaten to double their lead through Euan East but the defender drags his shot wide of Rory Brown's near post.

Neat interplay between Shea Kearney and Micheal Glynn as the 10 men look to respond, but Kearney's attempted through ball for Ryan Curran is intercepted.

The move breaks down completely when Kearney commits a needless foul, summing up the visitors' frustrating opening half-hour.

Chris Shields and Ciaron Harkin launch themselves into a 50-50 tackle in midfield, neither backing out.

The Linfield man appears to have come off worst, though, as he receives treatment from the physio before resuming his place in midfield.

Shane McCabe
BBC Radio Ulster summariser

Josh Ukek looks to exploit Cliftonville's numerical disadvantage, crossing from the left towards Ahu Obhakhan. Jonny Addis reads the danger and steps in to volley clear.

Ballymena's Alex Gawne is booked for a challenge on Cahal McGinty.

Dungannon goalkeeper Declan Dunne races 50 yards from his goal to voice his opinion and is also shown a yellow card.

Second yellow card in the space of four minutes for Conor Pepper!

The midfielder, already cautioned for fouling Lee Chapman, lunges in late on Ben Wylie. Rob Hennessy immediately reaches for his pocket - second yellow, then red.

The Reds now face over an hour with 10 men, trailing 1-0.

Another rapier-like Dungannon attack as James Knowles puts John McGovern away with a clever through ball.

He outpaces Daithi McCallion but Sean O'Neill is once again on hand to beat the shot away.

A rare opening for Ballymena as Ben Kennedy's through ball splits the Dungannon defence and Calvin McCurry races through on goal but Dungannon defender Danny Wallace shows great tenacity to get back and block the effort behind for a corner.

Steven McCullough steps up for the hosts 25 yards from goal, but his effort fails to trouble David Odumosu, sailing harmlessly off-target.

Conor Pepper's frustration shows as he clatters into Lee Chapman moments after losing possession to the former Carrick Rangers man.

Pepper gives Rob Hennessy no choice but to produce a second yellow card of the afternoon for the visitors.

Shane McCabe
BBC Radio Ulster summariser