Summary

  • Coleraine 1-0 Dungannon Swifts

  • Darren McCauley scores winner for leaders

  • Crusaders beat Warrenpoint 3-2

  • Heatley, Forsythe & Owens for Crues

  1. Coates connectspublished at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Warrenpoint Town 0-0 Crusaders

    A familiar sight - Crues captain Colin Coates is first to the high ballImage source, Pacemaker
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    A familiar sight - Crues captain Colin Coates is first to the high ball

  2. Off the line!published at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Warrenpoint Town 0-0 Crusaders

    Crusaders are enjoying all the chances here but are yet to make the breakthrough.

    This time Jordan Owens is afforded far too much space at the back post and his shot across goal beats Jonny Parr, only to be cleared off the line by the sliding Jordan Dane.

  3. Outnumberedpublished at 15:22 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Coleraine 0-0 Dungannon Swifts

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    Because of the shape of the teams Coleraine have two in the middle while Dungannon have three and the extra man is making a difference. Coleraine are also a bit static - they need more invention and movement up front.

    Roy Walker, Saturday Sportsound summriser

  4. Chances at both endspublished at 15:19 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Coleraine 0-0 Dungannon Swifts

    Martin Smith volleys over for Coleraine before the Swifts twice go close - Chris John keeps out Ryan Harpur's backpost header and a low shot from Grant Hutchinson. Dungannon are proving no pushovers and it's been a close affair in the opening 20 minutes.

  5. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 15:15 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Warrenpoint Town 0-0 Crusaders

    Paul Heatley is causing the home side a few problems already. He runs directly at the defence and sends a low shot towards goal. The effort takes a deflection as it bobbles onto the foot of the post.

  6. CLOSE!published at 15:10 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Warrenpoint Town 0-0 Crusaders

    Crusaders are controlling posession in the early stages at Milltown.

    Matthew Snoddy loops a header forward towards Paul Heatley, who is stretching as he volleys towards goal. It's well controlled but straight at Jonny Parr who easily holds the shot.

  7. Dougie not so deadly!published at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Coleraine 0-0 Dungannon Swifts

    Dungannon are presented with a 20-yard free-kick and it's a decent angle for Dougie Wilson, but he strokes the ball just over the Coleraine bar.

  8. CLOSE!published at 15:06 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Coleraine 0-0 Dungannon Swifts

    First chance of the game and it fall to the hosts - Darren McCauley delivers a pinpoint cross but Brad Lyons fails to get enough power on his header and it's a comfortable save for keeper Stuart Addis. Not a flak of snow in sight at the Showgrounds but I'm sure it's pretty nippy for the Bannsiders faithful.

  9. Team Newspublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Warrenpoint Town v Crusaders

    Sean O'Neill makes his first appearance of the season in nets for the Crues. Howard Beverland is suspended so in comes Colin Coates, Matthew Snoddy starts in place of Sean Ward.

    Good news for Warrenpoint who welcome back top scorer Darren Murray. Anto Reilly also comes in as TJ Murray and Stephen Moan drop to the bench.

    Warrenpoint TownImage source, Twitter
    CrusadersImage source, Twitter
  10. There's snow chance of this one happening...published at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

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    Glentoran's match against Ballinamallard was postponed

  11. Team Newspublished at 14:45 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Coleraine v Dungannon Swifts

    Just one change for the Bannsiders and it comes in defence, with Stephen O'Donnell coming in for David Ogilby. Dungannon boss Rodney McAree brings Chris Hegarty, Douglas Wilson and Ally Teggart into his team to face the leaders.

    ColeraineImage source, Twitter
    Dungannon SwiftsImage source, Twitter
  12. Do you want to build a snowman?published at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Carrick Rangers v Linfield has also fallen foul of the weather

    The scene at Taylor's Avenue could be lifted out of a winter wonderland.

    Pretty to look at, rubbish to play football on.

  13. Get involvedpublished at 14:37 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Tweet us your favourite stories and memories about snow and sport to @BBCSPORTNI and we'll feature our favourites here

    Ravenhill in the snowImage source, Press Eye
  14. Christmas Number 1?published at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Coleraine v Dungannon Swifts

    As duets go, surely this must be up there with the best. It's our very own Jackie Fullerton and Coleraine boss Oran Kearney belting out a Rod Stewart classic. What do you think? Remember, it's the season of goodwill so don't be too harsh.

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    Hoping to be number one at christmas

  15. 'Point looking to nullify Crues attacking threatpublished at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Warrenpoint Town v Crusaders

    Crusaders have scored more league goals than any other team this season.

    Matthew Tipton knows his Warrenpoint side will have to be at the very top of their game if they are to keep the visitors at bay.

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    Warrenpoint manager Matthew Tipton

  16. Baxter named manager of the monthpublished at 14:22 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Crusaders manager picks up November award

    The manager of the month award has belonged exclusively to Oran Kearney so far this season. Stephen Baxter has become the second manager to pick up the honours following his team's brilliant run of form in November.

    In the Premiership, the Crues won three and drew one whilst progressing in the League Cup and the Scottish Challenge Cup. They also booked their place in the final of the County Antrim Shield.

    Having not tasted defeat since early October, can they keep the momentum going today?

    Crusaders lie six points behind Coleraine going into today's gamesImage source, Inpho
  17. Irish Premiership - Bottom 6published at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Irish Premiership tableImage source, BBC Sport
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    Irish Premiership table

  18. Irish Premiership - Top 6published at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Irish PremiershipImage source, BBC Sport
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    Irish Premiership

  19. It's snow joke!published at 14:14 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    Glentoran v Ballinamallard

  20. It's not very n-ice out therepublished at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2017

    The snow at Solitude has forced Cliftonville's fixture against Glenavon to be called off