Summary

  • Ballymena United 4-1 Cliftonville

  • Crusaders 3-2 Coleraine

  • Linfield 3-0 Glenavon

  • Ards 3-2 Portadown

  • Ballinamallard United 1-4 Dungannon Swifts

  • Carrick Rangers 1-2 Glentoran

  1. Blues in cruise controlpublished at 21:17 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Linfield 3-0 Glenavon

    This one looks done and dusted! No sign of a Glenavon comeback while Linfield striker Andrew waterworth sees his shot blocked by keeper Jonathan Tuffey. However, the hosts are fortunate not to be down to 10 men after Paul Smyth's heavy challenge on Joel Cooper. Just a yellow for Smyth.

  2. goal

    GOALpublished at 21:10 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Crusaders 3-2 Coleraine

    It's not over yet! Jamie McGonigle pulls one out of the hat!

    Well, it looked like it was all over, but Coleraine are refusing to abide by the script here tonight. 

    McGonigle used the defender as a screen, firing the ball past an unsighted O'Neill and into the bottom corner. 

    There's still 20 minutes left - what has this absorbing game got left in store?

  3. goal

    GOALpublished at 21:10 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Ards 3-2 Portadown

    A glimmer of hope for the Ports as they pull one back through a Callum Ferris penalty. Ards defender Stuart McMullan was sent-off for the foul which led to the spot-kick. Another two goals against 10-man Ards and the fight against the drop could continue. Still 20 minutes to go!

  4. goal

    GOALpublished at 21:09 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Crusaders 3-1 Coleraine

    Heatley does it again! His second of the night surely gives Crusaders a massive three points.

  5. Killer tackle from Kane!published at 21:07 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    Who says the art of tackling is dying out of the modern game? 

    We've already seen a Maldini-esque tackle from Mullan to deny Heatley but Lyndon Kane emulates his teammate, tracking Caddell's run before scooping his leg around the Crues man and hooking the ball away. 

    That's the equivalent of scoring a goal for a defender!

  6. goal

    GOALpublished at 21:06 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Ballymena United 2-1 Cliftonville

    Hope for Cliftonville as Stephen Garrett runs on to a long ball and lifts a superb finish past keeper Ross Glendinning. Goal on 62 minutes.

  7. goal

    GOALpublished at 21:05 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Ballymena United 2-0 Cliftonville

    Johnny McMurray scores against his former club to double the Sky Blues' advantage. Conor McCloskey sets it up with a fine run and pass and McMurray slots low into the corner on the hour mark.

  8. goal

    GOALpublished at 21:03 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Carrick Rangers 1-1 Glentoran

    Hey, not so fast Carrick! As half of the home side finish their celebrations, Glentoran have gone up the other end and stuck the ball in the net as Jonathan Smith volleys in from Salou Jallow's cross. 

    The goals are flying in everywhere tonight!

  9. goal

    GOALpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Carrick Rangers 1-0 Glentoran

    The home side take the lead through Murray!

  10. goal

    GOALpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Ballymena United 1-0 Cliftonville

    United defender Kyle Owens breaks the deadlock with a commanding 55th-minute header after a free-kick is delivered deep into the box. Keeper Peter Burke got a touch on the ball but couldn't keep it out. 

  11. BRILLIANT TACKLE!published at 21:01 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    Usually when Heatley scampers clear of the defence, there's only one outcome, but not this time! Young Adam Mullan does wonderfully to catch up with the Crues striker and intervene with a perfectly-timed challenge just as he poised to pull the trigger. 

  12. goal

    GOALpublished at 21:01 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Ards 3-1 Portadown

    This could signal the end of Premiership life for Portadown as Ards go two goals clear. Guillaume Keke slots home from a Kyle Cherry throughball for his eighth goal in eight games. With anything but a win sending Portadown down, it's looking very bleak for the basement boys.

  13. Chances for Coleraine on the breakpublished at 21:00 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    Such has been Crusaders' emphasis on all-out attack, there's a real possibility that Coleraine can catch them on the break. Not long ago, Harkin raced clear on the counter but, luckily for the Crues, the pace of Burns meant he was closed down before he could do any real damage. 

  14. Cooper goes closepublished at 20:58 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Linfield 3-0 Glenavon

    Linfield remain in control but Glenavon striker Joel Cooper has twice gone close early in the second half.

  15. Coleraine survive!published at 20:55 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    Crusaders have been relentless in attack tonight and their latest foray forward very nearly brings a third. The Coleraine defenders manage to scramble across and deny Owens, who is allowed to turn in the box with a minimum of fuss. 

    The ball is only half-clear, though. The ball pinballs around in the box before the Bannsiders hack it clear. Desperation. 

  16. goal

    GOALpublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Ards 2-1 Portadown

    Matthew Shevlin restores the lead for Ards with a jinking run and powerful finish. His third goal in as many games is a hammer blow for the Ports, who must win to have any hope of avoiding the drop.

  17. Off we go again!published at 20:48 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    The second-half gets under way. Crusaders are fighting for the league crown, Coleraine are fighting to extend their impressive unbeaten run, which stretches back to Boxing Day and secure European football for next season. 

    Yes, plenty on the line. Big 45 minutes ahead. 

  18. Heatley's volley edges Crues aheadpublished at 20:45 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    Never one to be outdone, Paul Heatley conjured up his own cracking finish to give Crusaders the lead going into half-time and turn the game on its head. 

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    Paul Heatley fires in at the second time of asking

  19. McLaughlin's screamer cancelled out by Owenspublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    Make sure you watch James McLaughlin's wonder goal below. Then watch it again. And again. 

    Have you seen a better goal this season? Didn't think so. 

    Media caption,

    McLaughlin scores for Coleraine, Owens equalises for Crusaders

  20. Big man for the big occasionpublished at 20:41 British Summer Time 18 April 2017

    Crusaders 2-1 Coleraine

    Jordan Owens has delivered yet another crucial goal for Crusaders. 

    Heatley, the Belfast side's other go-to guy, grabbed the other. The pair have 37 league goals between them this season. Devastating duo.

    Crusaders striker Jordan OwensImage source, Press Eye
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    Crusaders striker Jordan Owens