Here are the scores at the break across today's three Irish Premiership games.

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Stuart King
Former Carrick Rangers manager on BBC Sportsound

Rodney (McAree) is going to tell his players to keep possession of the ball - don't give Crusaders any encouragement whatsoever and let them play the diagonal ball to Jordan Owens. Crusaders will react. If I'm Declan Caddell, I'm making a sub (at half-time).

James Teelan's strike, created by Ryan Mayse's clever backheel, separates the sides at the break.

The Villagers, despite new signing Robert Mahon's promising debut, remain behind as they continue their search for a first win against the Ports since 2019.

Not much to write home about here at Windsor Park.

The theme so far, Linfield with masses of possession but Carrick largely comfortable in defence.

Ross Dunlop indicates two minutes of additional time as Niall Currie's men look to protect their lead against their Mid-Ulster rivals.

For the first time all half, Linfield have some success from a cross.

A delivery from then left lands on the head of Matthew Fitzpatrick, drawing a super save from Carrick stopper Ross Glendinning.

It's all going right for the Swifts but a disastrous first half for the hosts. Declan Caddell will need to have some stern words in the dressing room.

James Teelan finishes off a nice Portadown move to open the scoring for the visitors at Lakeview Park.

Tiernan Kelly enters Ross Dunlop's book for a reckless challenge on Eamon Fyfe. The high, late tackle sparks immediate protests from the Ports' bench, who feel it merited a more severe punishment.

Tensions are rising at Lakeview Park as we enter the final minutes of the first half.

James Teelan shows his confidence with a delicate chip seeking out Aaron Traynor's run, but Adam Towe is on hand to shepherd the ball out of play.

The Ports' appeals for a corner fall on deaf ears as the hosts look to regroup after falling behind.

Liinfield look threatening with a couple of corners, but they come to nothing.

On a few occasions we have seen Matthew Fitzpatrick and his midfielders shrugging their shoulders and asking for more movement ahead.

Eamon Fyfe unleashes a venomous free-kick towards Nathan Gartside's left post, forcing the stopper into a smart save to turn it behind.

The resulting corner comes to nothing, but the Ports are showing their attacking intent as they look to build on James Teelan's opener.

I thought pantomime season was over?

Ever happy to play the villain, Rangers' Paul Heatley dramatically falls to the ground under a challenge. As referee Shane McGonigle waves play on, the boos and hisses are audible from home fans.

Stuart King
Former Carrick Rangers manager on BBC Sportsound

Crusaders are sitting in so deep and they are not willing to go and press higher up the pitch. Crusaders are at home - they have to go and be more aggressive and stop Dungannon dictating the game.

The home side moving further and further up the pitch as Carrick retreat.

So far, the away side are dealing with what is being thrown at them, but you feel a chance is coming.

Adam Towe and Baris Altintop tussle for possession from a corner, with the Loughgall defender appearing to turn it behind for another set piece.

Ross Dunlop's decision to award a goal kick sparks immediate protests from the Portadown bench, who feel they've been denied another opportunity to test the hosts' defence.

Perhaps some frustration showing as Stewart Nixon can't keep the ball in play and rifles it into the Dungannon fans.

Nobody is hurt but Louise Thompson has a word with the Crues man as the away fans let him known what they think.

Brandon Bermingham is loving life at the Swifts so far. That's two goals in as many games!

Ryan Mayse whips in a delightful first-time cross that begs for a finishing touch in the six-yard box.

Adam Towe gratefully clears for the hosts as Niall Currie's frustration boils over on the touchline - his forwards are nowhere to be seen to get on the end of the delivery.