Some wizardry inside the Carrick box from Joel Cooper as he turns and reverse passes to the on-rushing Kirk Millar.

Millar fires in a rocket from eight yards to the right of goal but it is well over the crossbar. He should have done better with that finish.

Ben Murdock does just enough to force Lee Chapman wide, conceding a corner.

Ryan Mayse's delivery finds space in the box, but James Teelan fails to connect, letting the league's most vulnerable defence off the hook.

The home team looking for a spark here and try to ignite via Cammy Ballantyne and Kyle McClean, but the energetic break comes to nothing as Paul Heatley uses his experience to win the ball back and a throw-in for his side.

John McGovern has a rather tame effort saved from the edge of the box where perhaps he should have looked for a teammate.

However, he had all the time in the world as the home defence backed off. Crusaders are miles off the pace here and need a boost of energy from somewhere.

Philip Major
Sportsound summariser

It has been very slow to get going but Stephen Baxter will be the happier of the two managers. Carrick are doing a really good job of suffocating the space and so far Linfield haven't really got going.

Robert Mahon's physical presence causes problems again. The attacker powers past both Rabby Minzamba and Gary Thompson before being hauled down, winning a free-kick 30 yards out.

The former Dundalk man has proved a real bright spot in the opening exchanges.

Linfield patiently work the ball into the Rangers' box where Matthew Fitzpatrick applies a neat back-heel into the centre of the area, however no other Linfield players are on the same wavelength and the ball is cleared away.

It's been some start for the Swifts at Seaview!

Tabu Minzamba delivers an inviting in-swinger towards James Teelan, but Adam Towe shows good defensive awareness to pressure the winger.

Robert Mahon completes the clearance as the home side continues to defend resolutely in these opening stages.

Stuart King
Former Carrick Rangers manager on BBC Sportsound

Dungannon have started this game so, so well, they have been so impressive. Crusaders keep on giving away free kicks around the edge of the box and it has come now to hurt them.

The Blues starting to get on top possession-wise here at Windsor Park, but it must be said that Carrick look comfortable sitting back and winning the majority of challenges.

The hosts almost hit back immediately as Josh O'Connor rattles the post with a powerful header from Jarlath O'Rourke's left flank delivery.

Almost a first Crusaders goal for the striker signed this month from Hibs!

Aaron Traynor's long throw aimed at Ahu Obhakhan is a poor one, floating comfortably into Nathan Gartside's grasp.

The former Cliftonville defender's frustration is evident as he trudges back, knowing he's wasted a promising position for Niall Currie's men.

Jarlath O'Rourke picks up the first caution of the match after bringing down Leo Alves on the break.

Crusaders aren't happy as they believe Jordan Forsythe had been fouled prior to that.

Robert Mahon shows good anticipation to charge down Lewis MacKinnon's clearance, but Baris Altintop reacts quickly to snuff out the danger for the Ports.

The debutant showing signs of the energy he can bring to the bottom side in their relegation fight.

Matthew Fitzpatrick whips an effort from the left-hand edge of the Carrick box, but it is deflected wide for a corner.

After a scramble from the corner the ball is crossed to Matthew Orr, but his header is over the bar.

Stuart King
Former Carrick Rangers manager on BBC Sportsound

What a goal. John McGovern gives you that threat in behind. He wins the race and his finish is absolutely clinical into the bottom corner.

Jay Boyd tumbles under Lewis MacKinnon's challenge in the box, sparking impassioned appeals from the Loughgall manager.

Ross Dunlop remains unmoved despite Dean Smith's animated protests on the touchline. The Villagers told to play on.

Linfield get their first effort away and it's Kyle McClean, making his first start after a number of months out with a knee injury.

The playmaker cuts inside from the left and shoots from just outside the area but his shot zips just wide of the left-hand upright.