Ben Wylie clips a deft ball to the back post where Steven McCullough meets it first time, but his powerful volley flies just over the bar.

What an audacious effort from Jamie McGonigle.

Taking a pass from Kyle Spence, the frontman juggles the ball a couple of times before sending an overhead kick past the post.

It looks as though a chance is opening up for Ben Wylie on the edge of the box, but Frankie Hvid denies him with a diving block.

Benjamin Buchanan-Rolleston does well to clear a potentially dangerous cross from the left flank.

Matthew Shevlin's spot-kick is well saved by Nathan Gartside in the Loughgall goal.

Kyle Spence is unable to score from the rebound.

Could that prove to be a big moment in this game?

The second half has followed a similar tempo to the first with Carrick dominating possession but not much of note in terms of chances.

Penalty to Coleraine as Jamie Glackin is fouled in the box.

Jordan Jenkins gets a half chance just inside the box after playing a quick one-two with Cameron Palmer, but his low effort is saved by Jamie Ray.

Stuart King
Former Carrick Rangers manager on BBC Sportsound

That's what concerns me. Sustainability.

It's amazing that there is money coming into the Irish League and there are better players coming and they're getting better contracts, but I'd be a bit concerned about sustainability and how clubs can keep it going.

Especially with benefactors moving away from football clubs.

The hosts almost hit Glentoran on the counter attack, but Ahu Obhakhan’s effort goes wide at the near post.

Coleraine half-hearted appeals for a penalty as Matthew Shevlin goes down in the penalty area waved away by referee Mark Dillon.

Coleraine were out early for the start of the second half, no doubt the words of head coach Dean Shiels ringing in their ears.

His Loughgall counterpart Dean Smith, no doubt, delighted with his team's efforts to date.

The action is back underway at Shamrock Park.

Stuart King
Former Carrick Rangers manager on BBC Sportsound

The two clubs that deserve massive credit are Dungannon and Portadown.

Both were potentially being thought of as bottom six teams, but both have played so well this season.

They've taken the league by surprise.

We're back underway at the Showgrounds where Kym Nelson has replaced Oisin Devlin for Ballymena.

The action resumes at Taylors Avenue with no changes at the break.

Stuart King
Former Carrick Rangers manager on BBC Sportsound

Two bits of quality have been the difference for the two goals tonight.

The pitches aren't helping. The pitches look poor.

Ciaron Harkin gets the second half underway, his side trailing 1-0.

Could we have a shock on the cards?