The half-time whistle blows and the sides head into the break level at 1-1.

Ryan Curran opened the scoring for Cliftonville in the 32nd minute from the penalty spot, but Kieran Offord struck back just two minutes later to restore parity.

Despite the scoreline, Crusaders have looked the better side, dominating possession and creating the more dangerous chances.

Linfield defender Sam Roscoe having a productive day at the other end this afternoon.

Here's his second, and Linfield's fourth, against Loughgall.

As the first half draws to a close, the fourth official indicates one minute of added time.

It really should be a fifth for Linfield.

Chris McKee picks out the run of Joel Cooper who finds himself in the box with only the keeper to beat, but Nathan Gartside is equal to effort.

Leo Alves fires in a shot which deflects off Ballymena defender Kym Nelson and goes behind, while Tomas Galvin flashes a header over as Dungannon look to double their advantage before the break.

Three games, three goals for Kieran Offord in Crusaders colours.

On loan from St. Mirren, he's been brilliant in north Belfast so far.

Here's his equaliser in the derby.

Two minutes added time to be played.

The home faithful are up in arms!

Jordan Stewart, the standout player in the first half, looks to find Kieran Offord.

Jonny Addis attempts to intervene, but the ball appears to bounce up and strike the defender's arm on the edge of the penalty area.

Despite the protests, referee Tony Clarke waves play on, much to the dismay of the Crues supporters.

Glenavon still lead but they've their goalkeeper Gareth Deane to thank.

As the heavens open over north Belfast, Joe Gormley tries his luck from distance with a speculative turn and shot, but Robbie Weir is there to block it, deflecting the ball out for a throw-in.

Ryan Curran was denied from the spot against Portadown in the opening weekend but was taking no chances from 12 yards out this time around.

Glenavon have defended manfully in this first half but retain an attacking threat as evidenced by James Doona forcing Rory Brown into a low save down to his right five minutes from the break.

Andrew Scott cuts inside from the left and fires a low shot which bounces awkwardly in front of keeper Patrick Solis Grogan who has to turn the effort behind.

Ballymena are slowly building some momentum as they search for an equaliser before the interval.

Shaun Leppard finds himself in referee Tony Clarke's book for bundling Jacob Blaney to the ground.

A yellow card is brandished, and Leppard accepts his fate without complaint.

Shane McCabe
BBC Radio Ulster summariser

Jordan Stewart is dictating things for Crusaders, he is really progressive and is trying to stamp his authority down the right wing.

Joel Cooper set up Linfield's second and then helped himself to their third.

The Lurgan Blues are forced into making a change after 34 minutes as Rhys Marshall limps off to be replaced by David Toure.

Shane McCabe
BBC Radio Ulster summariser

Offord has used his body and from here he looks quite small, but he has used his body fantastically well. The defender went to pull his shirt and he was hungry and eager and that wasn't stopping him.

Crusaders deserved that, they have been the better team in the first half and are playing the better football. For me, Offord has been the standout player and deserves the goal.

A first yellow card of the game comes just after the half hour as Coleraine midfielder Dylan Boyle is booked for a heavy challenge on the halfway line on Peter Campbell.