FT: Cliftonville 2-2 Portadown (15:00 GMT)
Ryan Curran's opener cancelled out by Ahu Obhakhan's fine finish
Rory Hale restores Cliftonville's lead early in the second half before Josh Ukek equalises
FT: Cliftonville 2-2 Portadown
That is all from us as Portadown twice fight back to earn a point against Cliftonville at Solitude.
You can read the report from the game here.
We will be back on Tuesday as leaders Linfield host Larne at Windsor Park.
Thanks for joining us - goodnight.
Cliftonville 2-2 Portadown
Honours even at Solitude after a pulsating encounter.
Ryan Curran and captain Rory Hale's strikes for the Reds were cancelled out by Ahu Obhakhan's sublime finish and Josh Ukek's late goal
The result extends the home side's concerning run of form, while the Ports will feel they deserved at least a point after a spirited display.
Cliftonville 2-2 Portadown
Rory Hale wastes a promising set-piece opportunity. His direct free-kick lacks conviction as it floats harmlessly into Aaron McCarey's grateful arms.
Cliftonville 2-2 Portadown
The Mid-Ulster outfit have their tails up now, pinning the Reds back in their own half.
The momentum has completely shifted since that equalizer, with Jim Magilton's charges struggling to stem the tide of attacks.
Cliftonville 2-2 Portadown
Another heart-in-mouth moment for the Reds as Shay McCartan delivers a wicked low cross that Odhran Casey, under pressure, nearly turns into his own net.
The young defender's attempted clearance flies inches over his own crossbar - the hosts living dangerously as the Ports sense blood in these final minutes.
Cliftonville 2-2 Portadown
Double change for Jim Magilton's charges as they look to respond to that setback.
Kris Lowe and Shea Gordon enter the fray, replacing Axel Piesold and Harry Wilson.
Josh Ukek - 79 mins
Disaster for the Reds!
Lee Chapman's cross causes chaos in the six-yard box, and under pressure from Josh Ukek, David Odumosu misses his punch, allowing Ukek to touch the ball home.
A cruel moment for the home stopper as his error hands the Ports a lifeline with 10 minutes remaining.
Cliftonville 2-1 Portadown
Goalscorer Ahu Obhakhan makes way for Eamon Fyfe.
Cliftonville 2-1 Portadown
Ben Wylie goes into Tony Clarke's notebook for simulation after going down too easily in the Cliftonville penalty area.
The substitute's theatrical fall fails to convince the referee - much to the delight of the home support, who make their feelings known.
Cliftonville 2-1 Portadown
Josh Ukek shows lovely footwork to skip past Shea Kearney, but his ambitious cross is too heavy for the waiting Ahu Obhakhan.
David Odumosu gathers comfortably - a waste of good approach play from the Mid-Ulster outfit as time starts to slip away.
Cliftonville 2-1 Portadown
Debutant Alex Parsons shows early intent, unleashing a low drive that's blocked by Baris Altintop.
Positive signs from the new signing as he looks to make an immediate impact at Solitude.
Cliftonville 2-1 Portadown
Another roll of the dice from Niall Currie as Divin Isamala enters the fray, replacing James Teelan.
Cliftonville 2-1 Portadown
Change for the home side as Eric McWoods, who's been a constant threat today, makes way for Alex Parsons.
Parsons is making his debut for the north Belfast side - can he help them see this game out?
Cliftonville 2-1 Portadown
Oh, what a miss!
The home side should have a two-goal cushion as Odhran Casey delivers an inviting cross from the right, but Luke Conlan somehow lifts his effort over the bar from close range.
Cliftonville 2-1 Portadown
More pressure from the visitors as Shay McCartan's low delivery is only partially cleared, falling to Joshua Ukek on the edge of the box.
The winger picks up possession, but his quick-fire strike flashes just wide of David Odumosu's near post.
Cliftonville 2-1 Portadown
A half-cleared ball falls invitingly for Shay McCartan, but the midfielder fails to keep his volley down, blazing well over David Odumosu's crossbar.
Cliftonville 2-1 Portadown
Substitution for the visitors as Ben Wylie enters the fray, replacing captain Gary Thompson.
Fresh legs in midfield for Niall Currie's men as they look to respond to falling behind for the second time this afternoon.
Rory Hale - 50 mins
The home side takes the lead with a beautifully crafted move!
Eric McWoods shows great awareness to find Ryan Curran, who picks out captain Rory Hale with a precise through ball into the Portadown penalty area.
Hale makes no mistake, drilling past Aaron McCarey at his near post to steer the north Belfast side in front.
Cliftonville 1-1 Portadown
Eric McWoods springs the Ports' offside trap to latch onto Axel Piesold's perfectly weighted through ball, but Aaron McCarey stands tall to deny the Reds' forward.
Bright start to the second half from Jim Magilton's charges.
Cliftonville 1-1 Portadown
Ryan Curran gets the second half underway.
Highlights: Ports fight back to secure 2-2 draw with Reds at Solitude
Portadown came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Cliftonville in an entertaining encounter at Solitude.
Ryan Curran opened the scoring on 31 minutes for the Reds before Ahu Obhakhan equalised three minutes later with a fantastic flick.
Rory Hale finished off a well-worked move to restore the home side's advantage, but Josh Ukek levelled again 10 minutes from time to secure a share of the spoils.
The result sees Portadown move up to fifth in the table, whilst the Reds remain in seventh with one league win in their last seven games.
Cliftonville twice surrendered a two goal lead against Portadown
Niall Currie's men went close to taking the lead on 21 minutes when Steven McCullough's wicked corner fell kindly for Baris Altintop at the back post, but with the goal gaping, the defender somehow contrived to nod wide.
They continued to knock on the door with Odumosu palming away a fierce drive from Shay McCartan.
Curran then opened the scoring for the Reds just after the half-hour mark.
Shea Kearney's teasing cross from the right sparked chaos in the Ports' defence, with Eric McWoods unwittingly playing the perfect dummy into the path of Curran, who pounced to prod home from close range.
The jubilation was short-lived however, as Obhakhan silenced the Solitude crowd with a moment of magic just minutes later.
Latching onto McCullough's inviting cross, he delicately lifted the ball over Odumosu with the outside of his boot for his seventh league goal of the season.
Jim Magilton's charges then reclaimed the lead early in the second half as Curran turned provider, threading a needle-perfect pass to captain Hale, who rifled past Aaron McCarey at his near post.
Just as it seemed the home side would secure all three points, the Ports struck in the 79th minute.
Lee Chapman's cross caused havoc in the six-yard box, and under pressure from Josh Ukek, Odumosu missed his punch, allowing Ukek to roll the ball into the empty net.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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1 Linfield | 27 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 52 | 21 | 31 | 61 |
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2 Glentoran | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 44 |
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3 Dungannon Swifts | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 37 | 32 | 5 | 40 |
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4 Crusaders | 28 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 35 | 39 | -4 | 40 |
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5 Portadown | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 35 | 32 | 3 | 39 |
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6 Larne | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 39 |
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7 Cliftonville | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 33 | 29 | 4 | 36 |
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8 Coleraine | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 39 | 36 | 3 | 35 |
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9 Ballymena United | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 30 | 33 | -3 | 33 |
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10 Glenavon | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 26 | 33 | -7 | 31 |
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11 Carrick Rangers | 26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 38 | -16 | 22 |
|
12 Loughgall | 26 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 25 | 61 | -36 | 13 |
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Manager: Jim Magilton
Manager: Niall Currie
Manager: Jim Magilton
Manager: Niall Currie
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