Eamon Fyfe gets the ball rolling once again in Carrickfergus.

Crusaders almost strike early as more indecisive Ballymena defending sees the ball drop to Elliot Dunlop just outside the six yard box but he can only steer his shot wide of the far post.

Play resumes at the Showgrounds with no changes for either side.

Watch as Rory Hale's low finish gives Cliftonville the lead just before the break against Coleraine.

Liam Beckett
Sportsound summariser

Bangor have been the more adventurous team and Linfield have struggled to get a grip of the game.

You can see flashes of brilliance from Linfield, they have some really talented players, but they have been so changed with injuries to their more experienced players.

See how Finley Thorndike restored Crusaders' lead before half-time at the Showgrounds.

Sean Ward
BBC Sport NI pundit

I think from 30 minutes on, Cliftonville's two centre-forwards in McWoods and Curran have pushed up to Lyons-Foster and Dunne.

When the game opens up, you find Curran dropping in as well.

Coleraine have really struggled to get themselves into a position to hurt Cliftonville.

Rory Hale's strike gives Cliftonville the lead at the break.

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Sean Ward
BBC Sport NI pundit

Exceptionable composure from Keevan Hawthorne, I have been impressed by him today. He has the composure and sense of awareness to find Rory Hale.

It is a really good time for Cliftonville to score and they deserve this.

Goalless at the break at Clandeboye Park.

The best chances of the first 45 minutes have gone Bangor's way, with Ben Cushnie coming closest early on to breaking the deadlock.

The Blues haven't had any shots on target, but do look dangerous when they go forward, particularly when Kirk Millar crosses from wide positions.

A cagey first half at Taylors Avenue with little to show in terms of goalmouth action.

Both sides have had their moments in transition, but clear-cut chances have been at a premium.

Ballymena's Success Edogun brings a fine save out of Jonny Tuffey with the last action of a remarkably open first period at the Showgrounds.

Hopefully this game can maintain the same sort of levels after the break.

Adam Lecky cushions a clever volleyed pass in behind for Danny Gibson’s run, but the move is pulled back after the striker is penalised for handball just as it looked to be opening up for the hosts.

See how Kian Corbally levelled for Ballymena with a low rifled drive into the bottom corner.

James Teelan breaks in behind and latches onto a chipped through ball, spotting Nathan Gartside rushing out.

He attempts the lob, but lifts it just too high and watches it drop harmlessly over the crossbar.

Jimmy Callacher threads a pass into Adam Lecky, who cushions it brilliantly and lays it off for Paul Heatley on the edge of the box.

The winger sets himself to strike, but the away side recovers just in time to clear the danger.

Watch Jarlath O'Rourke drill home a free-kick to give Crusaders the lead at Ballymena.

Patrick Solis Grogan does well again as he pushes Chris McKee's dangerous cross from the right out of danger.