Summary

  1. Postpublished at 20:53 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-0 Linfield

    John McGovern is inches away from connecting with a well-timed pass from Andy Mitchell at the back post.

    Any sort of contact on that pass and it would have been a strike on target.

  2. Postpublished at 20:52 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 1-1 Crusaders

    Matthew Snoddy pounces on Harry Jewitt-White's loose pass, but his attempted through ball to Davy McDaid carries too much weight and runs safely through to Jonny Tuffey.

    Visible frustration between the Glenavon teammates as they disagree over the timing of McDaid's run.

  3. CLOSE!published at 20:51 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-0 Linfield

    That certainly wouldn't have been a goal that Declan Dunne would have wanted to see back!

    Matthew Fitzpatrick intercepts a slack clearance from the Dungannon stopper with Kirk Millar gaining possession on the right wing and playing the ball back into the box. Fitzpatrick is able to nod the danger on, but Leo Alves clears his header.

  4. KICK-OFFpublished at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 1-1 Crusaders

    The second half is underway at Mourneview Park, with Declan Caddell making one change to his Crusaders side.

    The experienced Jordan Owens enters the fray in place of Josh Williamson as the visitors look to regain their advantage in this evenly-poised contest.

  5. KICK-OFFpublished at 20:46 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-0 Linfield

    No changes at the break as the action resumes at Stangmore Park.

  6. Watch: O'Connor brings Glenavon levelpublished at 20:45 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 1-1 Crusaders

    Michael O'Connor powers home a header from a corner to make it all-square.

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    Watch: Michael O'Connor scores for Glenavon to make it 1-1

  7. HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:33 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 1-1 Crusaders

    A competitive opening 45 minutes at Mourneview Park sees the sides level at the break.

    Philip Lowry's glancing header from Jordan Forsythe's long throw gave the Crues the lead, but Michael O'Connor's powerful header from Peter Campbell's corner ensured parity.

    Philip Lowry heads Crusaders into the lead against the Lurgan BluesImage source, PACEMAKER
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    Philip Lowry heads Crusaders into the lead against the Lurgan Blues

  8. INJURY TIMEpublished at 20:32 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 1-1 Crusaders

    The fourth official indicates a minimum of one minute added time at the end of the first half.

  9. goal

    GOAL - Glenavon 1-1 Crusaderspublished at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Michael O'Connor - 43 mins

    Peter Campbell's corner delivery finds Michael O'Connor, who powers his header past Jonny Tuffey to level the scores!

    A timely equalizer for the Lurgan Blues, and O'Connor's second goal against the Crues this season after his winner at Seaview in September.

  10. HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:29 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-0 Linfield

    Not many chances during the first half of this top-two clash.

    Worrying signs for the home side as the half-time whistle goes though as John McGovern is down with what looks like an ankle injury.

    Linfield's Sam Roscoe rises highest to get his head to the ball against DungannonImage source, PACEMAKER
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    Linfield's Sam Roscoe rises highest to get his head to the ball against Dungannon

  11. Postpublished at 20:29 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 0-1 Crusaders

    Chris Atherton shows quick feet to spin away from Jarlath O'Rourke, but Daniel Larmour positions himself well to block the resulting cross behind for a corner.

  12. Postpublished at 20:29 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-0 Linfield

    Just the one minute of additional time to be played at the end of the first half.

  13. YELLOW CARDpublished at 20:26 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 0-1 Crusaders

    Michael O'Connor is next into referee Shane McGonigle's notebook after a late challenge on Jordan Forsythe in midfield.

    No complaints from the striker

  14. Postpublished at 20:25 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 0-1 Crusaders

    Chris Atherton creates space for himself, cutting inside from the right wing, but his ambitious long-range effort sails well wide of Jonny Tuffey's goal.

    A tame end to promising build-up play from the home side.

  15. Watch: Callagher's audacious effort hits barpublished at 20:25 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 0-1 Crusaders

    Jimmy Callagher goes close to doubling the lead for Crusaders as his long-range strike strikes the woodwork.

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    Watch: Jimmy Callacher hits the woodwork for Crusaders

  16. CLOSE!published at 20:24 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-0 Linfield

    Kirk Millar plays a short free-kick for Joel Cooper whose low effort is palmed away by Declan Dunne.

    Jamie Mulgrew can't steer home the rebound.

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

    Glenavon 0-1 Crusaders

    Len O'Sullivan delivers an enticing cross towards the near post, where Matthew Snoddy throws himself at the ball with a diving header.

    The Mourneview Park crowd holds its breath, but the midfielders' effort nestles into the side netting.

    Paddy McLaughlin's men edging closer to an equalizer.

  18. PENALTY APPEALpublished at 20:20 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 0-0 Linfield

    Gael Bigirimana brings down Matthew Fitzpatrick just inside the box and the Linfield fans and players are appealing for a penalty.

    However, referee Declan Hassen waves away the appeals.

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

    Dungannon Swifts 0-0 Linfield

    High, wide and not so handsome!

    Kealan Dillon finds space 25-yards out, but it's safe to say his strike was off target.

  20. Watch: Lowry gives Crues lead in Lurganpublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 17 December 2024

    Glenavon 0-1 Crusaders

    Philip Lowry glances home from a throw-in to put the north Belfast visitors in front at Mourneview Park.

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    Watch: Philip Lowry scores for Crusaders to make it 1-0