Summary

  1. Final whistlepublished at 21:42 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    A big night in the title race as Linfield move 11 points clear at the top thanks to a Joel Cooper strike in the top-two showdown with Dungannon.

    It's also a massive result for Glenavon with a comeback win over Crusaders boosting their survival hopes.

    That's all from us for now - thanks for your company.

  2. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 3-1 Crusaders

    A remarkable turnaround at Mourneview Park sees Paddy McLaughlin's men secure a precious victory despite losing goalkeeper Gareth Deane in the warm-up.

    Philip Lowry's early header was cancelled out by Michael O'Connor before second-half strikes from Peter Campbell and a Jordan Forsythe own goal sealed a vital three points for the hosts.

    Back-to-back wins over the Crues this season for the Lurgan Blues while it's a night to forget for Declan Caddell's charges.

  3. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-1 Linfield

    Joel Cooper's goal means that Linfield are now eleven points clear at the top of the table.

  4. INJURY TIMEpublished at 21:33 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 3-1 Crusaders

    The fourth official indicates a minimum of three minutes of added time at Mourneview Park, with the Lurgan Blues closing in on what would be just their fourth league victory of the season.

  5. YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:33 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-1 Linfield

    Matthew Orr receives a yellow card for a strong challenge.

  6. YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 3-1 Crusaders

    Jordan Owens becomes the latest player in Shane McGonigle's notebook after a late challenge on Jack Malone.

  7. Postpublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-1 Linfield

    We have played the 90 here at Stangmore Park and are now into four minutes of additional time.

  8. Watch: Forsythe own goal stretches leadpublished at 21:30 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 3-1 Crusaders

    Glenavon have a two-goal cushion thanks to a Jordan Forsythe own goal.

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    Watch: Jordan Forsythe scores an own goal for Crusaders to make it 3-1

  9. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:30 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-1 Linfield

    Dungannon bring on stopper Patrick Solis Grogan for Steven Scott.

  10. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 3-1 Crusaders

    Chris Atherton shows excellent pace to burst down the right flank before unleashing a powerful drive that cannons off Jonny Tuffey's near post and away to safety.

    So close to a fourth for the rampant hosts, who continue to threaten on the counter-attack.

  11. RED CARDpublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-1 Linfield

    Declan Dunne is shown a straight red card for handling the ball outside the box.

    The stopper has rushed out to try and stop Matthew Fitzpatrick, who was through on goal.

  12. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-1 Linfield

    Joel Cooper's evening is over as he is replaced by Chris McKee.

  13. Postpublished at 21:26 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-1 Linfield

    Cahal McGinty's strong strike is palmed out of danger by David Walsh as we enter the final five minutes of the 90.

  14. Postpublished at 21:24 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 3-1 Crusaders

    Excellent wide play from Jack Malone produces a teasing cross that just evades the stretching Davy McDaid in the six-yard box.

    Jonny Tuffey gratefully collects as the home side continues to look dangerous on the attack.

  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:21 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-1 Linfield

    James Knowles makes way for Thomas Maguire.

  16. YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:21 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-1 Linfield

    Ben Hall is cautioned for wasting time.

  17. CLOSE!published at 21:20 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 3-1 Crusaders

    Jack Malone tries his luck from the edge of the box, but his effort drifts just wide of Jonny Tuffey's goal.

    The Mid-Ulster outfit is playing with real confidence now as they look to put the finishing touches on what would be a vital victory.

  18. Postpublished at 21:20 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-1 Linfield

    After a frantic spell, the tempo of this game has dropped.

    Can Dungannon find an equaliser?

  19. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:19 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 3-1 Crusaders

    A double substitution at Mourneview Park as goalscorer Michael O'Connor makes way for James Doona in a change for the hosts, while Crusaders respond by introducing William Vance in place of Harry Jewitt-White.

  20. goal

    GOAL - Glenavon 3-1 Crusaderspublished at 21:15 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Jordan Forsythe og - 72 mins

    Lightning strikes twice as the hosts punish another Crusaders defensive lapse although there was a big slice if fortune involved.

    Jacob Blaney's positioning leaves the Crues exposed, allowing Peter Campbell to surge down the wing. The former Loughgall man, fresh from scoring himself, passes to Davy McDaid and his shot is blocked but then hits Forsythe, who sees the ball roll into his own net.