Irish Premiership: As it happened

1. Ards 2-4 Crusaders
2. Ballinamallard 0-6 Linfield
3. Cliftonville 3-0 Carrick
4. Glenavon 2-2 Coleraine
5. Warrenpoint 1-2 Dungannon

Over and out

That about does it for today's coverage of what has been another drama-filled Saturday in the Irish Premiership.

You can watch all of the goals and action on the BBC Sport NI website later this evening, including Coleraine and Glenavon's 2-2 draw in what was a thrilling top-two clash at Mourneview

Glentoran host Ballymena United on Monday night before the Sky Blues welcome Linfield to the Showgrounds on Friday night.

There are only three Premiership games next Saturday, including Carrick's clash with Warrenpoint, Cliftonville hosting struggling Ballinamallard and Glenavon travelling to The Oval to take on Glentoran.

We will also have coverage of Dundee United v Crusaders in the quarter-final of the Irn-Bru Cup.

As always, there will be a more in-depth look at the weekend's action on the Irish League Show, available on the BBC iPlayer from Monday evening.

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Honours even at Mourneview

Coleraine manager Oran Kearney and Glenavon counterpart Gary Hamilton reflect on a dramatic top-of-the-table clash, which ended 2-2.

Oran Kearney and Gary Hamilton reflect on a dramatic draw between Coleraine and Glenavon

County Antrim Shield semi-final draw

Crusaders v Carrick Rangers

Ballymena United v Ards

Ties to be played on Tuesday 28 November, 19:45 BST

Dykes admits Mallards were 'well beaten'

Ballinamallard boss Gavin Dykes says he has no complaints after his side were 'well beaten' by Linfield at Ferney Park, while David Healy called his the Blues' performance 'spot-on.'

Gavin Dykes and David Healy react to Linfield's 6-0 win away to Ballinamallard

What they said

I'm proud as punch of my players - they gave me everything today. To go down to 10 men after 15 minutes and see out the remaining 75 to get a draw against a super side like Coleraine was a great achievement. In the end, I thought we shaded it a bit but we just couldn't get a winner. Having said that, if you had offered me a draw after 15 minutes I would certainly have taken it.

Gary HamiltonGlenavon manager

What they said

Glenavon are flying high and scoring goals for fun so we knew it would be tough, especially away from home. I don't think the red card had that much impact on the game as Andy Mitchell is a very accomplished forward and nearly did the work of two men up front. I'm just disappointed that we were 2-1 up with 10 minutes to go and couldn't hold on."

Oran KearneyColeraine manager

Baxter pleased with dominant Crues

Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter was thrilled with how his side dominated the game from start to finish in their victory over Ards at the Bangor Fuels Arena, while Colin Nixon rued his team's individual errors.

Baxter and Nixon react to Crusaders' 4-2 win over Ards

What they said

I thought we were good today. The players' workrate, intensity and tempo were bang on from the start, as was out attitude. We usually find it more difficult here but the players have got us back on track and it's all about how we progress from here.

David HealyLinfield manager

What they said

We were well beaten, totally over-run. We looked leggy and tired and never got started. We had too many players who couldn't compete and that isn't good enough. We put in a massive effort against Coleraine on Tuesday and we had to put people out today who probably weren't fit. It's been a punishing seven days for the players, We just don't have the squad for three games in such a short space of time.

Gavin DykesBallinamallard United manager

What they said

We started brilliantly but didn't show the necessary application thereafter and couldn't cut out the mistakes. I thought we had turned the corner last week but this is a results business. I'm tired with people saying how hard we have tried. We need to buck up our ideas and buck them up quickly.

Matthew TiptonWarrenpoint Town boss

What they said

It was an interesting finish to the game with three goals coming in the last five minutes, but I thought we were comfortable and dominated from start to finish. The two goals they got at the end were the only times they were in our box I think. They dug in but we had too much quality and got the goals at the right time. Paul Heatley's goal was great, he ghosts into so many great positions and that's why he's such a great player. Our goals have certainly been flowing but we need to work on things defensively. I think we need to rotate a bit for the Irn-Bru cup tie against Dundee United next week. We have one or two players carrying knocks so we have to be sensible about that, especially with a clash against Linfield on the horizon.

Stephen BaxterCrusaders manager

What they said

It was a very hard-fought win as this isn't an easy place to come. There was a bit of a breeze and it's not the best of pitches so we had to mix our game up a bit and I thought we had Johnny Lafferty capable of doing that. I was happy with us at half-time but we just needed to do that little bit more in the second half and put them under a little bit more pressure. In the end we got our just rewards.

Rodney McAreeDungannon Swifts manager

What they said

I can't fault my team's work rate or enthusiasm but individual errors cost us and you cant' expect to do that against a top side like Crusaders and get away with it. There were a couple of mistakes that put us on the back foot but we kept at it. It's about consistency moving forward now, we have had a tough run of games but we've done reasonably well getting through it. Now we have to start picking up points in the league that I think our performances have been warranting.

Colin NixonArds boss

FULL-TIME

A point apiece for the top two sides in the top flight.

Coleraine remain unbeaten in the league after 14 fixtures and they remain eight points ahead of the chasing Lurgan Blues.

McGonigle and Carson for Coleraine, Sykes and Clingan with a penalty for Gary Hamilton's men, who had James Singleton sent-off in the opening period.

What they said

I would say it's always difficult coming here. We were missing six or seven key players but I felt our attitude and effort was great, I can't fault them for that. We knew it was going to be tough and it's not helped when you're coming here under-strength and we found ourselves in a difficult situation. Results like today won't define our season. The first goal was a bit of a killer, we could have cleared the ball which was disappointing and there was a bit of sloppiness involved in their second goal.

David McAlindenCarrick Rangers boss

Watch: Clingan levels from the spot

Watch former Northern Ireland international Sammy Clingan level from the spot after Chris Johns fouled Andy Hall.

Clingan levels it from the spot

What they said

It's another clean sheet and we scored three good goals. It was a professional performance and I'm pleased with how we played. There was quality work rate across the park and we were comfortable after going two goals up. We managed and played the game particularly well today, we got the first goal early and that gave us something to build on. The players have conducted themselves exceptionally - lots of positives to take from the display. We didn't dwell on the defeat during the week but we didn't make things difficult for ourselves today. They've taken our instructions on board and I'm definitely seeing an improvement. We still have a lot of work to do but I'm happy where we are right now.

Barry GrayCliftonville manager

FULL-TIME

Dungannon end a run of three straight league defeats by coming from a goal down to beat Warrenpoint.

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Linfield trounce the Mallards, who remain rooted to the bottom of the table.

FULL-TIME

After a crazy end to the game, Crusaders emerge as 4-2 winners and take all three points back to North Belfast. Two goals from Gavin Whyte, a beautiful Paul Heatley strike and a late David Cushley effort is enough for Stephen Baxter's men, despite late strikes by Guillame Keke and Kyle Cherry.