Gerard Lyttle makes a change at the break, with Ryan Curran making way for Axel Piesold.

The Reds' assistant manager will be hoping the fresh legs can spark an unlikely comeback while also shoring up the depleted midfield.

No they can't is the answer as Jamie Glackin's poor effort is easily gathered by David Walsh in the Linfield goal.

Early pressure from the visitors results in a free-kick on the edge of the Linfield penalty area.

Can they make the most of the opportunity?

The second half begins with Josh Carson on in place of Alex Gawne for Ballymena.

The action is back underway in Carrickfergus. All to play for.

Rhyss Campbell gets us back underway at Windsor Park.

Shane McCabe
BBC Radio Ulster summariser

Half-time at Shamrock Park, and it's been a disastrous opening 45 minutes for Cliftonville.

The home side lead 2-0 through goals from Ryan Mayse and Ahu Obhakhan, while the visitors are down to nine men after red cards to Conor Pepper and Jonny Addis.

Niall Currie's men in pole position to end their decade-long winless run against the Reds.

Not entirely sure how the scoresheet is still blank at the Showgrounds after some very good chances at both ends, the majority of them going to Dungannon.

It's one of those game where the first goal - if there is to be one - will be absolutely crucial.

A half low on goals but high on opportunites at Taylors Avenue.

Loughgall will feel they should be in front but they havent made their chances count and it is all to play for in the second half.

Ballymena goalkeeper Sean O'Neill and manager Jim Ervin are both shown yellow cards for their protests after United's Andy Scott went down injured.

That's both goalkeepers in referee Steven Gregg's notebook for voicing their views.

The home side hold a narrow advantage at the break thanks to Matthew Fitzpatrick's 29th minute goal.

The big striker seized on a stumble by Coleraine defender Senan Devine before beating Rory Brown at his near post with a well struck shot from a narrow angle.

Brown made two great saves in the closing minutes of the half to deny Fitzpatrick and Euan East while the visitors have yet to test David Walsh at the other end.

Tactical reshuffle from Gerard Lyttle as Michael Newberry is introduced at the expense of Taylor Stevens.

The away side forced to reorganise their depleted ranks, sacrificing attacking threat for defensive stability as they aim to weather the storm with nine men.

Jonny Addis sees red as he desperately hauls down Eamon Fyfe, who had beaten him for pace.

With Addis as the last man, Rob Hennessy has no choice but to dismiss the former Ballymena United defender. The visitors are down to nine men before half-time, leaving the Reds with a mountain to climb.

First half chance for Rangers.

Joe Crowe plays a ball into the middle of the Loughgall box from the right and Emmett McGuckin rises highest but cant keep his effort under the crossbar

One additional minute to be played.

Coleraine have goalkeeper Rory Brown to thank for ensuring the score remains 1-0 to Linfield.

Twice inside a minute he saves from Matthew Fitzpatrick and Euan East, showing great agility to tip their headers over his crossbar.

Approaching half-time here.

Ryan Mayse continues to threaten, drilling a low cross towards Ben Wylie at the far post, but Rory Hale makes a vital intervention to concede a corner.

From the set-piece, Wylie and Josh Ukek combine neatly, but Ukek's effort from a tight angle is comfortably held by David Odumosu.