Summary

  1. That's a wrappublished at 16:58 BST 26 September

    That is all from our live text today after another exciting Saturday in the Irish Premiership.

    You will be able to read all the reports from all the games shortly on the BBC Sport NI website and app and stay tuned for reaction and highlights from the matches.

    You can continue to listen to reaction on Sportsound at the top of the page until 18:00 BST.

    Thanks for joining us today, enjoy the rest of your sunny Saturday!

  2. Postpublished at 16:56 BST 26 September

    FT: Ballymena United 2-0 Portadown

    Philip Major
    Sportsound summariser

    I think if Ballymena United get a few players back and get a few more results, they can still really push for the top six.

  3. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:55 BST 26 September

    Limavady United 1-0 Cliftonville

    Jamie McGonigle's 19th minute goal secures a third win of the season for Limavady United as they see off Cliftonville at the Showgrounds.

    The Reds piled on the pressure late on but they couldn't find an equaliser as they slip to a third defeat on the bounce.

  4. Watch: Wardell restores Crusaders' lead late onpublished at 16:53 BST 26 September

    FT: Crusaders 2-1 Bangor

    Watch as Owen Wardell unleashes a beautiful curling shot from just outside the box into the back of the net to seal the points for the Crues.

    Media caption,

    Watch: Owen Wardell scores for Crusaders to make it 2-1

  5. Postpublished at 16:52 BST 26 September

    Limavady United 1-0 Cliftonville

    Rory Hale lashes an effort over the bar from 25-yards as time continues to run out for Cliftonville.

  6. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:51 BST 26 September

    Ballymena United 2-0 Portadown

    Ballymena United secure maximum points for just a second time this season with a hard earned 2-0 home win over Portadown.

    Finley Thorndike's first league goal of the season edged the hosts in front just after the hour before leading goalscorer Finley Thorndike made the points safe eight minutes from full-time.

    The result means Portadown are still searching for a first win under new boss David Jeffrey.

  7. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:51 BST 26 September

    Glentoran 2-0 Carrick Rangers

    It is all over at the Oval and it is two straight wins for the Glens after Jordan Jenkins' double.

  8. Postpublished at 16:50 BST 26 September

    Limavady United 1-0 Cliftonville

    We are into the first of four additional minutes at the Showgrounds.

  9. Watch: 'Igor, Igor, Igor' Rutkowski double Ballymena's leadpublished at 16:50 BST 26 September

    Ballymena United 2-0 Portadown

    Watch as Igor Rutkowski slots home to double the Sky Blues' lead.

    Media caption,

    Watch: Igor Rutkowski doubles Ballymena's lead

  10. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:50 BST 26 September

    Crusaders 2-1 Bangor

    There goes the final whistle from referee Mark Dillon.

    Declan Caddell's men hold on through a frantic finish to secure the victory at Seaview after a pulsating second half.

  11. Postpublished at 16:48 BST 26 September

    Crusaders 2-1 Bangor

    Jack O'Mahony pounces on a loose clearance right on the edge of the area.

    The substitute has time to pick his spot, but he leans back and skies the ball high over the bar and out onto the Shore Road.

  12. Postpublished at 16:47 BST 26 September

    Ballymena United 2-0 Portadown

    Two additional minutes to be played at the Showgrounds.

  13. Postpublished at 16:47 BST 26 September

    Limavady United 1-0 Cliftonville

    Rhyss Campbell is inches away from getting the vital touch to turn home another dangerous cross from Cliftonville.

    Limavady United are standing firm so far but the pressure is mounting.

  14. Postpublished at 16:46 BST 26 September

    Glentoran 2-0 Carrick Rangers

    We are into four minutes of additional time at the Oval

  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:44 BST 26 September

    Crusaders 2-1 Bangor

    Jack O'Mahony, Jay Boyd and Caomhan McGuinness are called upon to replace Tiarnan Mulvenna, Harry Lynch and Iestyn Hughes for Bangor.

    Meanwhile, Donal Rocks makes way for Eiliot Dunlop for the home side.

  16. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:44 BST 26 September

    Glentoran 2-0 Carrick Rangers

    Triple change for the Glens with Conor McMenamin, Ciaran Rogers-Duffy and Ben Gallagher all taking the field as the home side look to tie this game up.

  17. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 16:43 BST 26 September

    Limavady United 1-0 Cliftonville

    It's continuous pressure on the Limavady United goal now as Kyle McClelland loops a header onto the top of the bar from a Ben Quinn corner.

  18. goal

    GOAL - Crusaders 2-1 Bangorpublished at 16:40 BST 26 September

    Owen Wardell (83 mins)

    Owen Wardell, take a bow.

    The winger drifts inside off the right flank and unleashes a sensational strike towards the far post. The ball cannons cleanly off the woodwork and nestles in the back of the net.

    That is a breathtaking moment for Wardell, and it might just be the winner.

  19. Postpublished at 16:40 BST 26 September

    Limavady United 1-0 Cliftonville

    Dean McMaster tests Marty Gallagher again from outside the box, but the keeper easily fields the free-kick as Cliftonville continue to ramp up the pressure.

  20. goal

    GOAL - Ballymena United 2-0 Portadownpublished at 16:39 BST 26 September

    Igor Rutkowski (82 mins)

    Ballymena United double their lead with eight minutes remaining through top goalscorer Igor Rutkowski.

    The striker exchanges passes with Sean Murray before skipping through and planting his right foot shot past a helpless Aaron McCarey for his fourth of the season.