Ross Clarke’s afternoon is over, the winger making way after a lively shift.

Fraser Bryden is introduced by Declan Caddell, offering fresh legs out wide as Crusaders look to maintain their tempo and keep the hosts at arm’s length.

Matthew Shevlin and Lewis McGregor are replaced by Zane Okoro and Declan McManus.

Play is still halted here in Carrickfergus as Paul Heatley continues to receive treatment.

Gary Haveron looks to his bench in a bid to try and freshen things up as Conor McKendry is replaced by Tiarnan O'Connor.

Cliftonville strike the woodwork as Rory Hale threads a pass into the path of Shea Gordon as he bursts into the penalty area, but his low shot is deflected onto the base of the post by the outstretched boot of Ballymena defender Daithi McCallion.

A double change for Clftonville as Shea Gordon and debutant Sean Robertson replace Harry Wilson and Brandon Bermingham.

Mark Randall is again denied by a fine save from Jacob Carney, this time from much further out.

The Larne midfielder gets his 25 yard free-kick on target but the Glenavon keeper dives low to his right to turn the effort round his post at the expense of a corner.

Cahal McGinty is cautioned after halting Ross Clarke with a late clip just as the winger wound up to strike. Clarke’s effort drifts over regardless, but referee Shane Andrews reaches for the yellow card.

Midfielder Ben Wilson becomes the first Glenavon player to be booked for a heavy challenge on Conor McKendry.

Free-kick to Larne.

Tiarnan Kelly, the villain just moments ago, almost turns provider as he slips a clever ball into Kealan Dillon.

The midfielder shapes to shoot but makes a poor connection, allowing Jonny Tuffey to gather with ease. A big chance wasted by the hosts.

Stoppage in play here at Taylors Avenue.

Paul Heatley chases a ball towards the byeline, and just as he crosses he collides with a Bangor defender and falls into the wall that surrounds the ground here.

He is down receiving treatment but has been moving his legs which is a good sign.

A neat move from Ballymena as Success Edogun cushions David Toure's cross into the path of Ben Kennedy, but the attacker can't keep his shot on target.

Conor McKendry's free-kick from just outside the penalty area is high, wide and not so handsome.

Sums up the home side's performance up to this point, really.

Tiarnan Kelly rides his luck after appearing to stamp out at Josh Williamson, an incident that immediately enrages Kurtis Forsythe and Robbie Weir.

Referee Shane Andrews is quickly on the scene to restore order, brandishing only a yellow card. The visitors are incensed.

A free-kick to Larne in a dangerous position following a foul on Daniel Bent.

Levi Ives' header from a Joel Cooper corner is just wide.

That was a nervy moment for Portadown as it looked like Aaron McCarey had misjudged that delivery as well.

Elliot Dunlop continues to torment the Swifts, gliding in from the left past Steven Scott before unleashing a shot towards the far post.

Cahal McGinty reads it well, throwing himself in the way and clears the danger. Dunlop looked dangerous in the first half and seems intent on dictating proceedings once again after the restart.

Watch as Will Patching fires home from the penalty spot to put Coleraine in front in the dying moments of the first half at Shamrock Park.