Summary

  1. Final whistlepublished at 22:00 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Glentoran continue their good form by beating fourth-placed Portadown to move second in the standings.

    Ballymena finished with nine men in their defeat by Glenavon while Coleraine came from behind to beat Loughgall.

    No goals at Taylors Avenue as Carrick and Crusaders play out a stalemate.

    That's all from us for now - thanks for your company.

  2. Watch: Campbell adds late third for Colerainepublished at 21:46 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    FT: Loughgall 1-3 Coleraine

    Rhyss Campbell sealed the win for Coleraine with a thumping finish.

    Media caption,

    Watch: Rhyss Campbell make it 3-1 to the Bannsiders

  3. 'Loads of positives' for Glentoranpublished at 21:45 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    FT: Portadown 0-2 Glentoran

    Paul Leeman
    Former Glentoran captain on BBC iPlayer

    Another win at a difficult venue tonight for Glentoran.

    The fans are right behind them and these players will be full of confidence at this moment in time.

    Loads of positives.

  4. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:41 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Portadown 0-2 Glentoran

    It's all over and Glentoran have taken their unbeaten streak to six league games, moving into second spot in the process.

    Charlie Lindsay very nearly made it 3-0 with the last kick of the game, as Jamie Ray spilled the ball through his hands, but the ball came back out off the post to spare his blushes.

    Glentoran are worthy winners with Jordan Jenkins the star of the show, as he netted a goal in each half.

    Declan Devine's side appear to be growing in confidence which each passing week.

  5. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:38 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Ballymena United 0-2 Glenavon

    Glenavon's revival under Paddy McLaughlin continues with a well-deserved win at the Showgrounds.

    The Lurgan Blues are enjoying a well-earned ovation from their travelling fans.

    For the second time in three games, Ballymena finish with nine players.

  6. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:36 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Carrick Rangers 0-0 Crusaders

    Not a game that will live long in the memory this evening at Taylors Avenue.

    The result means that Crusaders move up to sixth with Carrick remaining eleventh.

  7. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:36 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Loughgall 1-3 Coleraine

    All over at Lakeview Park where a stellar second half performance from Coleraine sees them overturn a half-time deficit to leave with maximum points from Lakeview Park.

    Conor McCloskey fired the home side into the lead on the half hour from a beautifully struck free-kick but Matthew Shevlin replied for the visitors seven minutes after the restart.

    Jamie McGonigle edged the visitors in front for the first time after 68 minutes and the points were finally secured three minutes from the end as Rhyss Campbell volleyed home from close range.

  8. Postpublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Portadown 0-2 Glentoran

    Glentoran miss another chance to increase their lead as Jonathan Russell heads over from Daniel Amos' corner.

  9. 'Glentoran are a match for anyone'published at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Portadown 0-2 Glentoran

    Paul Leeman
    Former Glentoran captain on BBC iPlayer

    I think there is a lot of quality in the squad.

    It's taken them time. There is a lot of new players, a new manager, a new style and a new culture around the club.

    That all takes time and it looks like it is coming together at this moment in time.

    If the forward players can click, Glentoran are a match for anyone. They look strong in all other areas of the park.

  10. RED CARDpublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Ballymena United 0-2 Glenavon

    Ballymena are now down to nine men after Kym Nelson - cautioned for giving away the penalty for Glenavon's second goal - is shown a second yellow card for a lunge on David Toure.

    Remarkably there have now been 15 red cards shown to players in the last 13 meetings between these sides!

  11. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:34 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Portadown 0-2 Glentoran

    Jack Henderson comes on for Portadown, replacing Gary Thompson.

  12. Postpublished at 21:33 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Carrick Rangers 0-0 Crusaders

    There will be three minutes of additional time.

    Any late drama?

  13. Postpublished at 21:33 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Portadown 0-2 Glentoran

    Cameron Palmer almost makes it 3-0 late on, but his drilled effort from the edge of the box goes narrowly wide.

  14. Mills has looked 'very comfortable'published at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Portadown 0-2 Glentoran

    Paul Leeman
    Former Glentoran captain on BBC iPlayer

    The goalkeeper does really well again.

    Portadown haven't really tested him [Andrew Mills] in terms of shots on goal, but he's looked very comfortable from those crossed balls and very composed.

  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Portadown 0-2 Glentoran

    Charlie Lindsay replaces David Fisher for Glentoran.

  16. Postpublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Loughgall 1-3 Coleraine

    At least four additional minutes to be played.

  17. YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Carrick Rangers 0-0 Crusaders

    Jarlath O'Rourke is cautioned as we enter the final minute of the 90.

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:30 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Loughgall 1-3 Coleraine

    Youngsters Senan Devine and Sam McClintock replace the experienced duo of Jamie McGonigle and Matthew Shevlin for Coleraine as we approach full-time.

  19. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:30 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Carrick Rangers 0-0 Crusaders

    Robbie Weir's evening is over as he makes way for Lewis Barr.

  20. Watch: McDaid doubles Glenavon leadpublished at 21:28 Greenwich Mean Time 30 December 2024

    Ballymena United 0-2 Glenavon

    David McDaid scores against his former club as he nods home on the follow-up after his penalty is saved by Sean O'Neill.

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    Watch: David McDaid score after O'Neill penalty save at Ballymena Showgrounds