Saturday's Irish Premiership action (28/01/17)
There were wins for clear-at-the top Crusaders and for Linfield, Ballymena, Cliftonville, Coleraine and Ballinamallard amid the latest league action.
Coleraine stay fourth after beating Ards
- Coleraine 3 - 1 Ards
Coleraine remain fourth in the Irish Premiership table following a 3-1 win over Ards at the Coleraine Showgrounds.
The hosts opened the scoring after eight minutes thanks to a stunning strike from Ian Parkhall, who curled the ball home from outside the area following good work from Darren McAuley.
Jamie McGonigle made it 2-0 soon after with a neat low finish, but Michael Ruddy pulled one back for the visitors from the penalty spot on the half hour.
Both teams could have scored further goals, but James McLaughlin had the final say with a close-range finish in the 84th minute to wrap up the win for the Bannsiders.
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Linfield demolish Swifts to maintain pressure
Linfield made short work of Dungannon Swifts to maintain their chase for the Irish Premiership’s top spot with a 4-1 win.
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Crues edge Glenavon at Seaview
Crusaders remain seven points clear of second-placed Linfield after a 1-0 win over Glenavon at Seaview, amid Saturday’s league action.