Irish League clubs gear up for traditional Boxing Day derbies

Boxing Day will see the traditional derbies take place in the Irish Premiership. 

Leaders Linfield are 13 points clear at the top of the table and travel to third-placed Glentoran.

Meanwhile Dungannon Swifts play Loughgall, Coleraine face Ballymena United, Crusaders play Cliftonville, Glenavon take on Portadown and Larne host Carrick Rangers.

With around 6,000 fans travelling to the match at The Oval stadium in Belfast, police have warned that traffic in and around the area will be busy before and after the match on Thursday afternoon.

"Football supporters and commuters are advised to plan their journey in advance, ensuring they leave sufficient travel time as congestion is likely in the area," a spokesperson said.

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