Tiarnan O'Connor's strike makes Ross Glendinning produce a good reaction save as the away side push for an equaliser.

Sean Graham is able to recycle the ball and finds Conor McKendry at the edge of the box, but his strike is a much more comfortable stop for Glendinning.

Jamie McGonigle again sets Coleraine on their way, nipping in to win the ball in midfield.

His ball lands at the feet of Rhyss Campbell whose effort is deflected around the post at the expense of a corner.

A half chance for Coleraine as Jamie McGonigle outpaces the visitors' defence but lobs the ball over the crossbar from a tight angle.

Rohan Ferguson is cautioned for his reaction to the goal.

Midway through the opening half and it's been a pretty even contest thus far.

Both teams have enjoyed spells of possession but Jamie McGonigle's effort saved by Odumosu is the only short on target to date.

Jamie Glackin's evening is over as he limps off to be replaced by Rhyss Campbell.

Not an opening 15 minutes for the history books here.

There have been a few feisty tackles so far. If this tempo continues, it'll be a busy evening for referee Tony Clarke.

A break in play as Jamie Glackin goes down hurt in the centre circle

A good chance for the visitors.

Luke Conlan shows great pace to burst past Jack Scott before pinging a ball across the face of goal.

Destiny Ojo looks destined to score but somehow fails to connect with the ball with the goal at his mercy.

A let off for the home side.

Dylan Sloan plays a teasing ball into the box but Sean Graham fouls Cian O'Malley when trying to connect with the pass which halts the promising passage of play.

O'Malley is now receiving treatment but looks set to continue.

Jamie McGonilge with the first real chance of the game after nine minutes.

Capitalising on a poor back pass in midfield he knocks the ball past Jack Keaney before bearing down on goal.

He cuts back on to his right foot but his low shot is pushed away by Cliftonville 'keeper David Odumosu.

Rohan Ferguson makes his first save of the evening to collect a Nedas Maciulaitis cross into the box.

It's been a quiet enough opening to this one.

Levi Ives makes ground down the left wing but his cross is cleared by the Cliftonville defence.

Two teams in need of a win to help reignite their season meet at a cold but dry night at the Showgrounds.

Jamie McGonigle gets us underway.

Off we go at Taylors Avenue!

Who will be the victors of this east Antrim derby?

Give this post a thumbs up if you think it'll be the home side and react the other way if you think it'll be Larne.

Northern Ireland will take on Switzerland next month while it was also announced on Tuesday that Michael O'Neill's team will meet Iceland in June with both friendlies in Belfast.

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Linfield have signed Scottish winger Callumn Morrison from Falkirk on a two-and-a-half year contract for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old is a product of the Hearts academy and made 30 first-team appearances for the Edinburgh club before moving to Falkirk, where he established himself as one of the standout players in the Scottish lower leagues.

During the 2023-24 campaign, Morrison played a significant part in Falkirk's unbeaten season in Scottish League One, helping the club secure promotion to the Championship.

His performances saw him named PFA Scotland League One Player of the Year, while also finishing as the league's top scorer, lifting the Golden Boot award.

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Coleraine have announced the signing of defender Charles Dunne pending international clearance.

The 31-year-old joins the Irish Premiership club from St Mirren, where he made almost 100 appearances for the Paisley-based outfit.

A London native, Dunne started his career at Wycombe Wanderers and after a loan spell at Staines Town, joined Blackpool on a permanent basis in 2013.

Dunne had further spells on loan at Wycombe Wanderers and Crawley Town before joining Oldham Athletic, for who he played 18 times.

The former Republic of Ireland Under-21 international then moved to Motherwell, playing in the 2017 Scottish League Cup and 2018 Scottish Cup finals.

After a four-year stay at Fir Park, Dunne went on to play for St Mirren.

Speaking about the signing of Dunne, Coleraine head coach Dean Shiels said: "Centre back is a position we have been looking to add experience to help the younger players.

"Charles is a commanding centre-back who has played at a really high level this season in the Scottish Premiership. He also possesses the experience to organise and communicate.

"He is good in possession and is very quick, which are great qualities to have."

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Larne missed the opportunity to make inroads into Linfield's lead at the top of the Irish Premiership table as they drew 1-1 with Portadown at Inver Park on Saturday.

Both goals came within a three-minute spell in the second half with Andy Ryan's opener for the champions cancelled out by Steven McCullough's equaliser.

Larne remain in sixth place, still some 24 points behind leaders Linfield, albeit with six games fewer played.

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