1. Final whistlepublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    That is all from us after another dramatic afternoon in the Irish Premiership.

    Ballymena United go top of the table after their fine win whilst Carrick Rangers ended their losing streak with an impressive display against Cliftonville.

    Glenavon leave it late to beat Portadown in the derby, whilst Crusaders edged Coleraine at Seaview.

    You can read the report from all four games here.

    We will be back tomorrow with live text commentary of Larne v Dungannon Swifts at Inver Park.

    But for now, goodbye.

    Glenavon celebrate goalImage source, Pacemaker Press
  2. Crues secure back-to-back winspublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    FT: Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    Crusaders made it back-to-back league wins as they edged Coleraine 2-1 at Seaview.

    Stewart NixonImage source, Pacemaker Press
  3. McDaid makes his mark for Lurgan Bluespublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    FT: Glenavon 2-1 Portadown

    David McDaid scores a late winner for Glenavon in the Mid Ulster derby against Portadown as they pick up their first home win of the season.

    David McDaidImage source, Pacemaker Press
  4. Clinical Carrick end losing runpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    FT: Carrick Rangers 2-0 Cliftonville

    Goals from Danny Gibson and Seanan Clucas help Carrick end their eight game losing run as they moved off the bottom of the table.

    Danny GibsonImage source, Pacemaker Press
  5. Table topping Sky Bluespublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    FT: Ballymena United 4-1 Loughgall

    Another good day for Ballymena, who go top of the table with their seventh league win.

    Ben KennedyImage source, Pacemaker Press
  6. 'Glenavon deserved the win'published at 16:56 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    FT: Glenavon 2-1 Portadown

    Darren Murphy
    Sportsound summariser

    A magnificent advert for Mid Ulster football, Glenavon deserved the win, they fed off the crowd and kept going to the end.

  7. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Glenavon 2-1 Portadown

    All over at Mourneview Park where Glenavon complete a dramatic comeback to claim a first home win of the season.

    Portadown struck first through Ahu Obhakhan but second half goals from man of the match Jack Malone and Davy McDaid in added time at the end of the game secure the bragging rights in the mid Ulster derby for the Lurgan Blues.

  8. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Ballymena United 4-1 Loughgall

    The final whistle goes at the Showgrounds and Ballymena's victory takes the Sky Blues top of the table.

    A remarkable feat given that the Sky Blues were propping up the table as recently as August 30 before a remarkable run of seven straight league wins.

  9. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Carrick Rangers 2-0 Cliftonville

    Carrick Rangers' eight-game league losing streak comes to an end with a resounding victory!

    The hosts deliver a performance bursting with determination and flair, turning the tide in spectacular fashion and lifting the home side off the bottom of the table.

  10. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    The home side make it back-to-back league victories thanks to goals from Stewart Nixon and Jordan Stewart.

  11. Postpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Glenavon 1-2 Portadown

    Into five additional minutes at Mourneview Park where Glenavon look to be heading for a first home win of the campaign.

  12. 'Home stand is bouncing'published at 16:50 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Glenavon 2-1 Portadown

    Darren Murphy
    Sportsound summariser

    The atmosphere in the home stand, it is bouncing. Glenavon were in the ascendancy and kept going right to the end. It is a great save by Aaron McCarey, but McDaid has the easiest of finishes.

  13. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    Kieran Offord is replaced by Jordan Owens for the final few minutes of this one.

  14. goal

    GOAL - Glenavon 2-1 Portadownpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Davy McDaid - 90mins

    Davy McDaid looks to have won the points for the hosts with a poacher's finish in added time.

  15. YELLOW CARDpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    Kyle McClelland is the next to be cautioned by referee Shane Andrews.

  16. Postpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    Four minutes of additional time to be played at Seaview.

    Any late drama?

  17. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Ballymena United 4-1 Loughgall

    The substitutions are complete as Loughgall take off Ryan Waide and Conor McCloskey and bring on Andrew Hoey and Adam Towe.

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Glenavon 1-1 Portadown

    Glenavon midfielder Jack Malone is replaced by Jamie Doran for the final few minutes.

  19. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Carrick Rangers 2-0 Cliftonville

    Danny Gibson is replaced by Emmett McGuckin in the dying minutes.

  20. YELLOW CARDpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 5 October 2024

    Ballymena United 4-1 Loughgall

    Loughgall's Caolan McAleer is booked for a late tackle on Ballymena's John Herron.