Jordan Forsyth’s afternoon is over; the experienced midfielder is unable to shake off that earlier knock.

He makes way for Lloyd Anderson, forcing Declan Caddell into an early reshuffle.

Concern for the north Belfast outfit as Jordan Forsythe hobbles to the sidelines, raising fears his afternoon might be cut short.

After a short stint on the sidelines, the midfielder re-enters the pitch gingerly. His presence will be crucial in a youthful Crusaders side this afternoon.

Midway through the opening half and Paul McGovern goes close for the away side as his left foot curling effort from 20 yards goes narrowly over the crossbar.

James Teelan finds space in the box and has a go, but Aidan Harris is equal to the strike.

An early injury blow for Ballymena as Patrick McEleney picks up a knock as he stretches to keep the ball in play.

The midfielder is unable to continue and is replaced by James Hood.

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Coleraine have dominated possession, but have struggled with their final balls and Niall Currie's side have been struggling to test Aidan Harris.

Watch as Ben Arthurs deftly glances home from a free-kick to score for Bangor against Carrick at Taylors Avenue.

Jonny Tuffey is called into action as Kealan Dillon unleashes a dipping strike from range.

The veteran goalkeeper reacts sharply, springing across to palm it away. It's been a lively response from Rodney McAree’s men, who look determined not to let this game drift after falling behind.

Moments after Elliot Dunlop misses the chance to double the lead, Kealan Dillon finds space on the edge of the box.

He takes a touch too many before finally pulling the trigger, his left-footed strike deflecting behind. The corner that follows drifts harmlessly away, to the relief of Declan Caddell's charges.

As the rain returns here in Carrick, Bangor are looking comfortable after taking the lead.

Rangers had looked most threatening before the opener but are now looking a little disjointed, something Stephen Baxter will be looking to address sooner rather than later.

Patrick McEleney drifts over a lovely cross which Jack O'Reilly heads over the crossbar with Calvin McCurry in the centre suggesting that it should have been nodded across goal.

Ballymena are slowly starting to find their feet in this game.

A quarter of an hour played at Inver Park where the visitors are frustrating their hosts, Glenavon's frontmen working hard to block Larne passes out of defence on a number of occasions.

Almost a second for the visitors after the hosts gift the ball away 25 yards from goal.

Josh Williamson pounces and slips in Elliot Dunlop, who has only Declan Dunne to beat. The finish is weak, though, and Dunne stands tall to make the block.

Ballymena's first opening sees Ben Kennedy get a header on goal under pressure from Jack Keaney, but it trundles harmlessly through to Lewis Ridd.

Watch as Jordan Williamson volleys home Crusaders' opener at Stangmore Park.

Ross Clarke turns on the style with a flurry of stepovers to glide past Adam Glenny, but the finish does not match the footwork.

His near-post effort is tame, and Declan Dunne gathers comfortably, grateful for the simplest of saves.

The home crowd are on their feet, appealing for a penalty.

Junior Uzokwe looks to chase a long ball in behind, only to tumble under pressure from Lewis Barr.

Referee Shane Andrews waves away the protests.

Aidan Harris is called into action for the first time this afternoon to collect Ben Wylie's curling shot.

That is Portadown's first chance of the game, but the Coleraine stopper gathered the effort easily.

Just over 10 minutes played and referee Steven Gregg produces his first yellow card, Larne midfielder Daniel Bent penalised for a late challenge on Ben Wilson.

Almost an instant reply from the hosts.

Thomas Maguire swings a wicked right-footed cross towards the back post, perfectly inviting, only for Junior Uzokwe to stretch in vain. Just a whisker away from the equaliser as the ball skips behind for a goal-kick.