Summary

  1. Watch: Five-star from Linfieldpublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Linfield 5-1 Loughgall

    Watch as Ethan McGee gets in on the act for Linfield, nodding home Kirk Millar's free-kick.

    Media caption,

    Watch: Ethan McGee scores for Linfield to make it 5-0

  2. Postpublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Crusaders 1-1 Cliftonville

    Cliftonville comes within inches of taking the lead!

    Shea Gordon's free-kick is palmed away by Jonny Tuffey, but the ball falls invitingly for Jonny Addis.

    The defender pounces, striking the ball with his right foot, but it agonizingly hits the side netting.

  3. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Coleraine 0-2 Glenavon

    A second change for Glenavon as captain Niall Quinn is unable to continue with what looks to be a thigh injury and is replaced by Jamie Doran.

    Davy McDaid takes over the captain's armband for the final 20 plus minutes.

  4. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 1-0 Ballymena United

    A double change for Dungannon as Grant Hutchinson and Aidan Hegarty replace Kealan Dillon and Tomas Galvin.

  5. Postpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 1-0 Ballymena United

    Ballymena are awarded a free kick just outside the 'D' of the penalty area.

    Ben Kennedy steps up but curls his effort well over the bar.

    It's fairly symptomatic of Ballymena's struggles in front of goal today.

  6. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Linfield 5 - 0 Loughgall

    Double substitution for Linfield and a round of applause as Kyle McClean and latest goalscorer Ethan McGee come off to be replaced by Charlie Allen and Darragh McBrien.

  7. 'Changes show they are going to push on and try win this game'published at 16:23 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Crusaders 1-1 Cliftonville

    Shane McCabe
    BBC Radio Ulster summariser

    Jim Magilton is definitely making whole-hearted changes here. I do feel like Axel Piesold found it difficult in there, it's his first north Belfast derby and he has found it quite testing and you are bringing in a more experienced player in Conor Pepper.

    Also Ryan Curran is off, we know he is only back, he is probably protecting him. These are changes which show they are going to push on and try win this game.

  8. Postpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Crusaders 1-1 Cliftonville

    There's a momentary pause in the action as Luke Conlan and Philip Lowry receive treatment following a nasty clash of heads.

    Both players are down, and the medical staff are quickly on the scene.

  9. Postpublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Coleraine 0-2 Glenavon

    Concern for the visitors as captain Niall Quinn goes down injured midway inside his own half.

  10. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Linfield 5 - 0 Loughgall

    Loughgall forced into a second substitution after Linfield’s fifth goal, with the injured Nathaniel Ferris coming off to be replaced by Jay Boyd.

  11. Postpublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 1-0 Ballymena United

    Steven Scott's cross for Dungannon comes off Ballymena substitute Daithi McCallion and spins awkwardly into the air and United keeper Sam Johnston has to do some impromptu juggling on the line to claw the ball clear.

  12. goal

    GOAL - Linfield 5 - 0 Loughgallpublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Ethan McGee - 59 mins

    It’s a fifth for Linfield just before the hour mark.

    Kirk Millar stands over a freekick in a dangerous area at the edge of the box and he picks out Ethan McGee at the back post who nods it past Nathan Gartside.

  13. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Crusaders 1-1 Cliftonville

    Jim Magilton rings the changes with a bold triple substitution.

    Axel Piesold, Kris Lowe, and Ryan Curran make way for Sean Stewart, Conor Pepper, and Ryan Markey.

    It's a clear signal of intent from the Cliftonville boss as he looks to inject fresh legs and new ideas into his side, which has been second best so far.

  14. 'Cliftonville defensively in the last five minutes have been a bit shaky'published at 16:19 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Crusaders 1-1 Cliftonville

    Shane McCabe
    BBC Radio Ulster summariser

    Cliftonville defensively in the last five minutes have been a bit shaky. You'd like to see their more experienced players taking the pace out of the game for the next three or four minutes and keeping possession.

  15. Watch: Keith Ward makes it 2-0 to Glenavonpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Coleraine 0-2 Glenavon

    The fine finish from Keith Ward that doubled Glenavon's lead.

    Not one Lyndon Kane will want to see again, though.

    Media caption,

    Watch: Ward doubles Glenavon's lead against Coleraine

  16. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Coleraine 0-2 Glenavon

    Dean Shiels makes his first change as Jack Scott is replaced by former Glentoran forward Kirk McLaughlin.

    McLaughlin straight away joins Jamie McGonigle in attack as the hosts continue to chase the game.

  17. 'Tuffey is very calm and composed'published at 16:16 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Crusaders 1-1 Cliftonville

    Shane McCabe
    BBC Radio Ulster summariser

    Jonny Tuffey is very calm and composed.

    He is a great striker of the ball on both feet, you can fizz one back on his weaker foot and he just knocks it out in one touch.

    He is one of those goalkeepers that you know technically is first class with both feet, which gives a great comfort to your centre-backs, particularly when you're under pressure.

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Linfield 4 - 0 Loughgall

    Change for Loughgall as Caolan McAleer takes the place of Conor McDermott with 55 minutes on the clock.

  19. Postpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Crusaders 1-1 Cliftonville

    David Odumosu, arguably the visitor's best player so far, uncharacteristically spills Jordan Stewart's low cross into the box.

    Michael Newberry hesitates for a moment before attempting to clear the ball, but he's fouled in the process, giving Jim Magilton's side a much-needed respite.

  20. Postpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 24 August 2024

    Dungannon Swifts 1-0 Ballymena United

    Dungannon work another opening as Kealan Dillon plays a neat one-two but his attempt to curl a shot into the far corner brings a good diving save from Sam Johnston.