Just one minute of added time at the end of a scoreless first half at the Brandywell.

Both sides have threatened but neither have been able to force a break through.

Hopefully more goalmouth action to come after the break.

Linfield have dominated the opening half but are yet to find the net as the first half ends with the scores level.

Johnny Frazer cleared Andy Waterworth's effort off the line, and that's the closest we have come to a goal at Windsor Park.

Institute go close as Michael McCrudden fires in a dangerous cross, but Gareth Brown just fails to get on the end of it.

A largely uninspiring 45 minutes comes to a close at Newry Showgrounds.

Cliftonville have asked most of the questions in an attacking sense but the home side have defended resolutely and keeper Andy Coleman has been pretty much untested thus far.

Andy Mitchell fails to connect well with Mark Sykes's pass inside the box. The striker's shot is blocked by Rhys Marshall and the ball goes out for a goal kick.

An open game at Lurgan...a goal may not be far away...here's hoping!

Glenavon working themselves more into the game now as Dylan King heads over from Andy Hall's corner.

At the other end Caolan Marron was on hand to superbly block an effort from Glentoran new boy John Herron.

We still await a breakthrough.

Institute top scorer Michael McCrudden catches one on the volley from the edge of the box but it sails well over the crossbar.

Johnny Frazer's goal-line clearance denies Andrew Waterworth an opener.

Mark Kelly has been feeding off scraps so far but suddenly finds himself in on goal on the left of the area, albeit with the angle being rather tight.

Roy Carroll stands firm and blocks the shot away for a corner.

A brilliant goal-line clearance from Johnny Frazer keeps it scoreless at Windsor Park.

Joel Cooper, who has been the best player on show in the opening half hour, slips Andy Waterworth through and his effort is touched by Sam Johnston but still heading towards goal, only for Frazer to acrobatically keep it out by hooking it clear on the line.

It's lacking in goalmouth action so far at the Brandywell - here's hoping the excitement levels rise as the match progresses!

Glentoran still in control of proceedings at Mourneview and Calum Birney goes close to giving Ronnie McFall's side the lead.

John McGuigan's cross from the left is headed on by Willie Garrett and Birney is unable to connect with his right foot at the back post.

The Glens will be looking for some tangible reward for their superiority before half-time.

Joel Cooper cuts back onto his right foot on the byline and tees up Matthew Clarke who is running into the box at speed. The midfielder keeps his effort down but it's straight at Johnston and lacks power.

Linfield are yet to score but are looking dangerous every time they venture forward.

Little to report at Newry in a low-key opening, with neither goalkeeper seriously tested so far.

It can only get better!

Linfield's corner count is up to four inside the opening ten minutes.

Quinn's latest inswinging delivery results in a scuffed punch from Johnston and a good old-fashioned goalmouth scramble. Daniel Kearns initially does well to get it out of his feet but is eventually crowded out and the visitors clear the danger, but are yet to make inroads in the opposition half.

Glentoran are enjoying the better of the early exchanges at Mourneview Park, forcing a series of corners and dominating possession inside the Glenavon half.

Joe Crowe and new signing John Herron particularly prominent for the visitors.