The resulting corner is swung in with pace, and Lewis Ridd opts to punch rather than catch under pressure.

It falls invitingly for Steven McCullough on the edge of the box, who connects on the volley, but can't keep it down as it sails over the crossbar.

Eamon Fyfe and Josh Ukek combine sharply on the edge of the box, working a slick one-two.

Fyfe looks to cut it back for the in-form Ukek, who's lurking dangerously, but Odhran Casey reads the danger brilliantly, sliding in to make a vital block.

Corner to the hosts as they look to double their advantage.

James Hood trundles Ballymena's first shot on target through a crowded penalty area but it lacks the pace to trouble keeper Tadhg Ryan.

Paul McElroy finds a pocket of space in a crowded penalty area and pulls the trigger from close range, but Cliftonville get bodies in the way to turn it behind for a corner.

Referee Jamie Robinson reaches for his pocket, and Rabby Minzamba becomes the first name in the book after a foul on Alex Parsons.

The official indicates it's for persistent infringement rather than the severity of that particular challenge on the Reds attacker.

Minzamba will need to tread carefully now.

Jordan Jenkins equalises for Glentoran with a close-range header.

Coleraine are playing some nice stuff and only a well-timed intervention from Lewis Barr prevents Matthew Shevlin reaching Dean Jarvis' teasing delivery.

Paul McGovern hugs the left-hand touchline for Glenavon before cutting inside and his cross-shot stings the palms of Sean O'Neill, who is able to collect at the second attempt.

Adam Glenny's strike from 25-yards is narrowly wide. That was very, very close.

Dungannon look really dangerous every time they push forward and it's safe to say Declan Devine is now not best pleased with his side, who dominated after going a goal down but are now struggling to create chances.

Stephen McGuinness spots the run of Eric McWoods and clips a lofted ball in behind the Portadown defence.

McWoods manages to bring it under control despite close attention, before drilling a low effort toward the far corner that Aaron McCarey gets down well to gather.

Kirk McLaughlin heads home Loughgall's opener at Lakeview Park.

Philip Major
Sportsound summariser

They haven't really tested Aaron McCarey at all, even at this stage you're starting to look at their bench they have a lot of firepower with the likes of Rory Hale and Joe Gormley on the bench. Cliftonville are getting back in the game, but they haven't really fashioned any opportunities.

Another good chance for Dungannon to take the lead once again!

This time Steven Scott finds Andy Mitchell in the box, who can't keep his downward header on target.

This has been an exciting game so far.

Jordan Forsythe plays in Harry Franklin but he gets caught in two minds and that allows Lyndon Kane to tidy up in the penalty box.

David McDaid plays a pass into the path of Len O'Sullivan.

The attack-minded left-back drills in a shot on goal which Sean O'Neill palms away with the danger being cleared.

Lovely interchange on the left as Stephen McCullough combines smartly with Josh Ukek.

The pair work a neat one-two before McCullough delivers a teasing cross into a dangerous area - but there's no Portadown shirt gambling at the far post to capitalise.

A promising move from the hosts.

That was superb build-up play from James Knowles, whose clever pass finds John McGovern.

However, sandwiched between Kodi Lyons-Foster and Danny Amos, he can't get a strike away.

Watch John McGovern continue his prolific season as he scores Dungannon Swifts' opener against Glentoran at Stangmore Park.

David McDaid cuts inside from the left and curls a shot towards the Ballymena goal which clears the crossbar by inches and lands on top of the net.

Glenavon look threatening going forward so far.