Last night Linfield extended their sequence of winning matches in the top division to six with a 1-0 victory over Cliftonville at Solitude, thereby establishing an eight-point gap between themselves and the Reds.

Larne moved level on points with Cliftonville by seeing off east Antrim derby rivals Carrick Rangers, Tiernan Lynch's men trailing Jim Magilton's side on goal difference.

Today it's the turn of Crusaders and Glentoran to try and make up ground in the title race, with the Crues having the potential to leapfrog into second spot in the standings if they can pick up three points on the road at Dungannon Swifts.

Glentoran cannot climb any higher than fifth this afternoon but a win against Glenavon at the Oval would certainly help them stay in touch with the Premiership pacesetters.

Elsewhere, it's derby day at the Warden Street Showgrounds as bottom side Ballymena United aim to secure some much needed points against Coleraine.

Loughgall host Newry City in the day's other game.

As always, you can follow all the drama as it unfolds throughout the afternoon courtesy of Radio Ulster's Sportsound and our live text and in-play clips service.

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