Jonny Addis heads the danger away, but it falls kindly for Seanan Clucas at the edge of the box.

Clucas swings at it first time, but his standing foot betrays him, sending him tumbling as his shot trickles harmlessly into David Odumosu's grateful arms.

A slow start to the second half with no chances so far.

The wind has started to pick up again which I'm sure will impact the game.

The hosts come within a whisker of levelling.

The ball is set on a plate for midfielder Jack Malone some 25 yards from goal but his right foot curling effort goes just the wrong side of the post.

Nedas Maciuliaitis's subtle drop of the shoulder looks to have bettered Michael Newberry, but as the former Loughgall man pulls the trigger, Newberry recovers, throwing his body on the line with a slide tackle to deflect the ball out for a corner.

Darren Murphy
Sportsound summariser

Portadown have settled well in the second half. Glenavon have had the ball a few times and they have just knocked it long out of play.

Loughgall boss Dean Smith doesn't waste much time in making a change as Alberto Balde replaces Jamie Rea five minutes into the second period.

Glenavon boss Stephen McDonnell urging his players to step up, with the advantage of the strong wind behind them in this half.

The dancing feet of Shay McCartan almost create an opening for the Ports, but the home defence is quick to close down the danger.

It's 'as you were' for both managers as the second half begins at Ballymena.

Back underway at Mourneview where Keith Ward has replaced Harry Lynch for the home side during the break.

No substitutions at the break as the second half gets underway at Seaview.

Ryan Curran gets the action back underway.

On Sunday, champions Larne are in action after their historic first Uefa Conference League game, hosting in-form Dungannon Swifts at Inver Park.

We will have live text commentary of the game as well as a report and reaction.

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David Jeffrey
Former Larne, Linfield & Ballymena manager on BBC Radio Ulster

Carrick started apprehensively but the goal has given them all sorts of confidence, they have gone from strength to strength. Cliftonville are stuttering and spluttering while Carrick in control.

As the half-time whistle looms, the home side hold the upper hand thanks to Danny Gibson's second of the season.

The scoreline flatters the north Belfast side, with the Gers squandering numerous chances to extend their lead.

The basement dwellers are playing like a team possessed, on course to snap their eight-game losing streak in spectacular fashion.

It's the visitors who lead at the break thanks to Ahu Obhakhan's 36th minute finish from a Ryan Mayse cross.

The home side have dominated in terms of possession but have found it difficult to break down the Portadown defence - and the strong wind in their faces in the opening 45 minutes.

They willl no doubt look to exploit the conditions after half-time.

Kyle Cherry's free-kick is met by Nedas Maciulaitis six yards from goal, but David Odumosu stands firm as he plucks the ball from the air in what is surely the final action of the opening 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes, the game is level.

Crusaders broke the deadlock on the 23rd minute before Dylan Boyle cancelled Stewart Nixon's goal out with 10 minutes to go in the first half.