And breathe.

Another dramatic day in the Irish Premiership with plenty of goals.

Linfield moved eight points clear at the top of the table with a comfortable 3-0 win against Newry City.

There was drama at the Oval, as 10-man Glentoran, who also had manager Warren Feeney sent off, twice squandered a lead to lose 3-2 against Carrick Rangers.

A Conor McKendry double secured a big win for Coleraine against Crusaders at Seaview.

Stephen McDonnell got his first home win as Glenavon boss against Dungannon Swifts, while Loughgall beat Ballymena United 5-2 in an entertaining game at Lakeview Park.

Read the match report from the games here.

That is all from us, bye for now!

Image source, Pacemaker Press

Philip Major
Sportsound summariser

Glentoran manager Warren Feeney is dismissed for receiving a second yellow card after protesting a potential penalty decision.

A ruthless second half display from Linfield seals a routine win for the Blues, who re-establish their eight point lead at the top of the Irish Premiership.

Three goals in 10 minutes early in the second half from Matthew Fitzpatrick, Joel Cooper and an own goal from Steven Maguire ensured the game at the Showgrounds was over by the hour mark.

A comfortable win for Linfield ahead of their meeting with Larne next weekend.

Liam Beckett
Sportsound summariser

It finishes 1-0 to the Lurgan Blues, who record back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

Aaron Prendergast's 35th minute finish was enough to seal the points as the Swifts struggled to test Rory Brown in the second half despite their dominance.

All over at Seaview where two goals from Conor McKendry secure a 2-0 win for Coleraine over Crusaders.

You know it’s not your day when the normally reliable Jordan Owens heads straight at the ‘keeper from a Jarlath O’Rourke cross, from six yards out, in added time.

Conor McKendry is on target again as he makes it two for Coleraine.

Stuart King's men come from behind twice and are the victors of a feisty encounter at The Oval.

Another impressive win for Loughgall who remain just outside the top six.

Ballymena remain outside the bottom two places only on goal difference.

Things go from bad to worse for the home side as Warren Feeney is sent off.

He received his second yellow card of the game for his protest when Lee Tavinder waved away the penalty appeals after Junior fell in the box.

The fourth official has indicated six minutes of additional time.

Will there be late drama at Mourneview Park?

Meanwhile, Dixie Robinson has been given a yellow card for his protests to the fourth official.

Chris McKee has his head in his hands after his low curling effort from outside the area came back off the post. Matthew Fitzpatrick's effort on the rebound is deflected away from goal.

Curtis Allen finds the net with a glancing header to give Carrick Rangers the lead against one of his former clubs Glentoran.

Adam Salley drives into the area and shapes to shoot, with Euan East making a superb block to deny the striker from finding the bottom corner.

Two-goal Conor McKendry will no doubt grab the headlines but as much credit should go to a player at the other end of the field - defender Kieran Farren.

For the second time this afternoon he has been in the right place at the right time to hack the ball off the line to deny a certain Crusaders goal.

This time it was to deny Paul Heatley from close range.

Five additional minutes to be played.

There will be six minutes of additional time.

Will we see any late drama?

Watch Mark Patton slam the ball home to increase Loughgall's lead against Ballymena.

David Fisher replaces Fuad Sule for the home side.

Stuart King also makes a change as Emmett McGuckin is replaced by Jaydyn Withers.