That's all for now folks so thanks for joining us on a day when Coleraine continued their blistering start to the campaign to maintain a three-point gap on champions Linfield. Crusaders slipped five points off the pace while Ballinamallard are looking up at the rest, still without a win from their opening seven games.
We're back for more of the same next Saturday.
Hat-trick hero snaffles match ball
Linfield 4-0 Ballinamallard United
Quote Message: It's brilliant to score in any game but to get a hat-trick is a good feeling. It was relief more than anything - things haven't been going my way in front of goal. The first two were good team goals and I got a bit of luck with the third, I got the break of the ball and put it away. I've got the match ball tucked away, don't worry about that! from Jordan Stewart Linfield
It's brilliant to score in any game but to get a hat-trick is a good feeling. It was relief more than anything - things haven't been going my way in front of goal. The first two were good team goals and I got a bit of luck with the third, I got the break of the ball and put it away. I've got the match ball tucked away, don't worry about that!
Quote Message: We went in 1-1 at half time when we felt we could have been three or four up, but we have good spirit and kept doing the right things in the second half. We are good on the eye, good going forward and controlled the game. It's great [to move into top six] but we have to keep it one game at a time. from Rodney McAree Dungannon Swifts manager
We went in 1-1 at half time when we felt we could have been three or four up, but we have good spirit and kept doing the right things in the second half. We are good on the eye, good going forward and controlled the game. It's great [to move into top six] but we have to keep it one game at a time.
Women's international live on BBC Sport Online
Northern Ireland take on the Republic of Ireland in a Women's World Cup qualifier derby at Mourneview Park on Tuesday night, and the only place you can watch it live is on BBC Sport Online from 19:40 BST. It promises to be a cracker!
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There's goals in the Hall
Glenavon 3-1 Cliftonville
Quote Message: As a winger it's my job to set up goals and score a few and I probably don't score enough. I was delighted to get one today and set up a couple. The second goal probably killed it as a tie. We're happy with the start we've made. We'll just keeping chipping away every week and see where it takes us in the table. from Andy Hall Glenavon
As a winger it's my job to set up goals and score a few and I probably don't score enough. I was delighted to get one today and set up a couple. The second goal probably killed it as a tie. We're happy with the start we've made. We'll just keeping chipping away every week and see where it takes us in the table.
McCauley provides secrets to scoring
Coleraine 3-0 Carrick Rangers
Quote Message: It was a bit scrappy in the first half but we looked dangerous when we got in behind them. Every time I go on the pitch now I think I'm going to score (six in his last three games). I put it down to things I'm doing outside training, such as diet and gym work. I'm not getting any younger and it's time I delivered. We have strength in depth now, which we didn't have before, and we'll take it one game at a time. from Darren McCauley Coleraine double scorer
It was a bit scrappy in the first half but we looked dangerous when we got in behind them. Every time I go on the pitch now I think I'm going to score (six in his last three games). I put it down to things I'm doing outside training, such as diet and gym work. I'm not getting any younger and it's time I delivered. We have strength in depth now, which we didn't have before, and we'll take it one game at a time.
Nixon delighted with defensive display
Crusaders 0-0 Ards
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Quote Message: I'm really pleased to get the draw and I feel we deserved it. Against the top teams you have to work hard and stifle them. Our keeper Aaron Hogg was superb and the back four immense, while Johnny Frazer could have nicked a win for us. from Colin Nixon Ards manager
I'm really pleased to get the draw and I feel we deserved it. Against the top teams you have to work hard and stifle them. Our keeper Aaron Hogg was superb and the back four immense, while Johnny Frazer could have nicked a win for us.
It's a good league, isn't it?
Walker impressed
Quote Message: Things are looking up for everyone. It's a very different Glentoran team from last year, Glenavon look to have improved and week on week, and there are interesting fixtures to look forward to. It's a good league this year. from Roy Walker Former Crusaders and Ballymena manager
Things are looking up for everyone. It's a very different Glentoran team from last year, Glenavon look to have improved and week on week, and there are interesting fixtures to look forward to. It's a good league this year.
As it stands
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Victory shows character - McGuigan
Ballymena Utd 1-3 Glentoran
Quote Message: We were worthy winners - we were not great but that shows the character we have to get the win. We have to kick on now although there's tough games ahead. I've set myself a target a 10 goals this season and I'm now on free. I thought my free-kick was going over but it just dipped at the end. I have a good delivery. from John McGuigan Glentoran goalscorer
We were worthy winners - we were not great but that shows the character we have to get the win. We have to kick on now although there's tough games ahead. I've set myself a target a 10 goals this season and I'm now on free. I thought my free-kick was going over but it just dipped at the end. I have a good delivery.
Brilliant Bannsiders!
Coleraine 3-0 Carrick Rangers
Quote Message: Coleraine's 100% start to the season continues after a near perfect performance. Only some wasteful finishing meant they didn't crush Carrick. Darren McCauley is in devastating form with the winger scoring six goals in his last three games. from Eric White Saturday Sportsound reporter
Coleraine's 100% start to the season continues after a near perfect performance. Only some wasteful finishing meant they didn't crush Carrick. Darren McCauley is in devastating form with the winger scoring six goals in his last three games.
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Glenavon 3-1 Cliftonville
Quote Message: What's disappointing for Cliftonville is that they showed nothing in the second half. After that poor first half you expect a response after half time but it didn't happen. Glenavon played on the front foot and were by far the better side. from Darren Murphy Ex-Irish League player and manager
What's disappointing for Cliftonville is that they showed nothing in the second half. After that poor first half you expect a response after half time but it didn't happen. Glenavon played on the front foot and were by far the better side.
Mitchell making his mark!
Glenavon 3-1 Cliftonville
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Glenavon 3-1 Cliftonville
Andy Hall set up the first for Mitchell, scored the second and set up the third for Griffin in an impressive Glenavon display over 10-man Cliftonville.
Joe Gormley pulled one back for the disjointed Reds but it was too little too late, Breen's late dismissal summing up a frustrating afternoon.
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Linfield 4-0 Ballinamallard
Blues are back to winning ways after the midweek defeat by Crusaders, and move above their Belfast rivals into second place.
Another miserable day for Ballinamallard's basement strugglers.
Bannsiders maintain unbeaten start to season
Coleraine 3-0 Carrick Rangers
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Ballymena Utd 1-3 Glentoran
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Dungannon 2-1 Warrenpoint Town
Another good result for the Swifts. Their third league win in the last four matches.
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Crusaders 0-0 Ards
Ards hold on for point as the visitors frustrate Crues.
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That's all for now folks so thanks for joining us on a day when Coleraine continued their blistering start to the campaign to maintain a three-point gap on champions Linfield. Crusaders slipped five points off the pace while Ballinamallard are looking up at the rest, still without a win from their opening seven games.
We're back for more of the same next Saturday.
Hat-trick hero snaffles match ball
Linfield 4-0 Ballinamallard United
McAree in top six form
Dungannon Swifts 2-1 Warrenpoint Town
Women's international live on BBC Sport Online
Northern Ireland take on the Republic of Ireland in a Women's World Cup qualifier derby at Mourneview Park on Tuesday night, and the only place you can watch it live is on BBC Sport Online from 19:40 BST. It promises to be a cracker!
There's goals in the Hall
Glenavon 3-1 Cliftonville
McCauley provides secrets to scoring
Coleraine 3-0 Carrick Rangers
Nixon delighted with defensive display
Crusaders 0-0 Ards
It's a good league, isn't it?
Walker impressed
As it stands
Victory shows character - McGuigan
Ballymena Utd 1-3 Glentoran
Brilliant Bannsiders!
Coleraine 3-0 Carrick Rangers
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Reds off colour
Glenavon 3-1 Cliftonville
Mitchell making his mark!
Glenavon 3-1 Cliftonville
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Glenavon 3-1 Cliftonville
Andy Hall set up the first for Mitchell, scored the second and set up the third for Griffin in an impressive Glenavon display over 10-man Cliftonville.
Joe Gormley pulled one back for the disjointed Reds but it was too little too late, Breen's late dismissal summing up a frustrating afternoon.
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Linfield 4-0 Ballinamallard
Blues are back to winning ways after the midweek defeat by Crusaders, and move above their Belfast rivals into second place.
Another miserable day for Ballinamallard's basement strugglers.
Bannsiders maintain unbeaten start to season
Coleraine 3-0 Carrick Rangers
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Ballymena Utd 1-3 Glentoran
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Dungannon 2-1 Warrenpoint Town
Another good result for the Swifts. Their third league win in the last four matches.
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Crusaders 0-0 Ards
Ards hold on for point as the visitors frustrate Crues.