Two players sent off as Glentoran and Linfield draw in Boxing Day clash

Linfield and Glentoran each had a player sent off. Credit: Pacemaker

League-leaders Linfield drew 0-0 with Glentoran in their Boxing Day clash at The Oval.

Both sides had a player sent off, with Blues defender Sam Roscoe and Glens skipper Marcus Kane dismissed separately in the second half.

Elsewhere Dungannon Swifts moved to second in the table with a 2-1 win over Loughgall, Glenavon secured a 2-0 victory over Portadown in the mid-Ulster derby at Mourneview Park, and Crusaders beat Cliftonville 2-0 at Seaview.

Coleraine came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Ballymena United, while Larne were held to a goalless draw by Carrick Rangers.

Results in full:

Dungannon Swifts 2-1 Loughgall

Coleraine 2-2 Ballymena United

Crusaders 2-0 Cliftonville

Glenavon 2-0 Portadown

Larne 0-0 Carrick Rangers

Glentoran 0-0 Linfield

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