It's half-time at Shamrock Park where Glentoran hold a slender lead.

The visitors put the Ports under immense pressure for the opening 25 minutes and took a deserved lead.

However, to their credit Niall Currie's side have grown into the game and they have set up an intriguing second half.

Conor McCloskey opened the scoring for Loughgall with a fine free-kick at Lakeview Park.

Referee Shane McGonigle brings the first half to a close at the Showgrounds.

It's been a 45 minutes which has tailed off somewhat after a promising opening.

Mark Byrne drops a Josh Carson corner and the Glenavon keeper is mightily relieved as the ball drops at his feet for him to dive on.

Certainly not a first half for the history books at Taylors Avenue.

Ross Glendinning is yet to make a save with Carrick Rangers having the better chances so far.

There's frustration for Portadown as Ryan Mayse plays Ahu Obhakhan in on goal.

He looks to be onside, but the assistant referee's flag goes up and halts any chance of an equaliser, much to the home crowd's displeasure.

Paul Leeman
Former Glentoran captain on BBC iPlayer

You see the threat again of Jordan Jenkins. He's been so lively.

He's been on the shoulder of the defender and looks like he's got him for pace every time.

He's a willing runner.

Half-time at Lakeview Park where Loughgall lead 1-0 through Conor McCloskey's beautifully flighted free-kick on the half hour.

Coleraine had chances in the opening stages but failed to make them count.

Suspect there may be more goals after the break.

Two minutes of additional time to come before the break.

Kyle Spence wins a corner for Coleraine.

Paul Leeman
Former Glentoran captain on BBC iPlayer

Portadown have come more into the game this last five minutes or so.

They've had a bit more possession of the ball and are looking to put Glentoran under pressure.

They'll be pleased with the response.

Daniel Larmour does well to intercept Danny Gibson's cross before getting back to deflect Paul Heatley's strike seconds later.

The resulting corner comes to nothing.

Glenavon have a promising situation from a free kick just outside the Ballymena penalty area but - unlike his superb effort from a similar position on Boxing Day - Niall Quinn can't put his effort on target this time.

Determined play from Conor McCloskey wins a corner for the home side as we approach half-time, headed clear by Cameron Stewart.

Lee Chapman comes to his goalkeeper's rescue and saves his blushes!

Once again Jordan Jenkins gets in behind the Ports' defence, this time getting on the end of a David Fisher pass.

Portadown 'keeper Jamie Ray comes flying out of his goal and completely misses the ball. However, Chapman is able to get in a last-ditch tackle to prevent Jenkins from doubling his tally.

Paul Leeman
Former Glentoran captain on BBC iPlayer

When Portadown have been able to get the ball him [Ahu Obhakhan] he has looked like a real threat.

He's a real handful for the Glentoran centre halves, they just need to get the ball to him more often.

Here is how Jordan Jenkins opened the scoring for Glentoran with a fine finish.

Ciaron Harkin curls a right foot effort from distance wide of the post.

Portadown go close to equalising in some fashion, as Ahu Obhakhan meets Steven McCullough's corner with an overhead kick, but his shot flies just over.

As a high ball drops from the sky, Glenavon striker Michael O'Connor doesn't think twice and rattles a first-time volley from 30 yards.

It sails not far over Sean O'Neill's crossbar but full marks to O'Connor for his innovation.