But there was even later drama to come.

Watch as Kyle McClean leaves it until the 100th minute to equalise!

What a finish to this one!

Here's the penalty that gave Ballymena an injury-time advantage.

Referee Steven Gregg blows his whistle and that's it at The Ballymena Showgrounds.

Kyle McClean's last gasp equaliser salvages a point for the Blues, who extend their lead at the top of the Irish Premiership to 20 points for the time being.

Paul McEleney put Ballymena in front from the penalty spot in the 91st minute, before McClean breaks Sky Blues hearts right at the death.

It's all Linfield now as they go in search of an equaliser.

The Sky Blues are defending well so far and look organised at the back.

Penalty for Ballymena!

Chris McKee brings Andrew Scott to ground.

Caolan Loughran is shown a yellow card for a foul on Callum Morrison.

Linfield twice think they've found a second goal, but twice are denied!

The first chance sees the ball cleared off the line from a corner, with Sam Roscoe then striking the crossbar with a header moments later.

Sustained pressure from the Blues now as they go in search of a winner.

Just five minutes left on the clock plus stoppage time.

Jonathan McMurray's night is cut short as he leaves the field on a stretcher, being replaced by Calvin McCurry.

Referee Steven Gregg also awards McMurray a yellow card for his foul on Jamie Mulgrew that resulted in his injury.

Success Edogun is also replaced by Luke hawe.

Jonathan McMurray fouls Jamie Mulgrew and looks to have done himself some damage in the process.

The Ballymena striker instantly goes to ground in pain holding his left knee.

It looks like McMurray will require a stretcher.

15 minutes left on the clock and it's still all to play for at The Ballymena Showgrounds.

Can either side find a second goal and snatch the three points in the final quarter of an hour?

Jonathan McMurray replaces Donal Rocks for the hosts.

Andrew Scott is the first player to be booked by referee Steven Gregg as he is cautioned for his late challenge on Chris McKee.

Jim Ervin now looks to his bench for the first time of the evening as he introduces Aaron Jarvis with Duncan Idehen being replaced.

Success Edogun shoots from outside the area but his effort goes well wide of the right-hand upright.

The January signing has looked very lively for the Sky Blues when he's received the ball.

David Healy looks to his bench for the first time on the hour mark and it's Callum Morrison who is introduced for his debut as he replaces Ethan McGee.

Jamie Mulgrew is also brought on in place of Cameron Ballantyne.

Daniel Lafferty tries his luck from a free-kick in a dangerous position, but his effort is easily gathered by David Walsh who saves comfortably.

Chris McKee comes close to restoring Linfield's lead as his left footed strike from inside the area takes a deflection and goes behind for a corner.

Matthew Fitzpatrick does well to find Kyle McClean down the right, who crossed to the back post where Euan East recycles the ball, before McKee shoots and sees his effort deflected just behind.

Nothing comes from the corner but the Blues have started the second half with real intent.

We're back underway for the second half under The Ballymena Showground lights.

No changes from either manager at the break.