Just by a couple of points the Ballymena United Boys are hanging on the overall table, as the Linfield Blues, Crusaders winning their respective matches, contrary to fourth place Glenavon tying its game.
In addition to the list the likes of Institute, Coleraine moving up the table and suddenly for the Reds back-to-back losses, still this weekend marked the last match week of 2018.
Starting in Solitude Park, the visiting Linfield Blues got the best of the locals suddenly suffering two consecutive losses, with the Blues scores from Jordan Stewart 39’ and Niall Quinn 47’ for the win.
Cliftonville 0, Linfield 2
In the Oval the local the visiting and defending league champions Crusaders got a valuable result on the road in another edition of the Belfast Derby with the Crues notable result these started on their way up the table.
With one goal and a defensive, gem of a game the lads of Stephen Baxter got another win and moving up on the table and looking forward to claim the top, a lone goal on injury time by David Cushley 90+1.
Glentoran 0, Crusaders 1
In Mourneview the attendees exposed to a goal fest staged by the local Glenavon and streaking Institute sharing the spoils and points as the local Lurgan Blues and visiting Stute lately playing a one of a kind football.
For the local Mourneview Blues scorers were Rhys Marshall double on the 35’ and 43’ along with Andrew Mitchell 78’, on the visiting side Stephen Curry 55’, Michael McCrudden 59’ and Colm McLaughlin 67’.
Glenavon 3, Institute 3
In Stangmore Park, the local Swifts gave in to an inspired Ards looking forward to level their campaign and looking forward to salvage the remainder of the campaign and see the light of another day in the NIFL.
The visiting Reds & Blues came ready to rock this town with a goal rout and seeing a brilliant performance by Eamon McAllister 10’ and 90’ plus Mark Kelly 73’ to net three valuable points.
Dungannon 0, Ards 3
In Milltown the local Point got an upset at home from a hard-hitting Coleraine suddenly playing a top-notch football and moving on up the overall table and within 14 points of the league leader.
With a lone goal from Jamie McGonigle in the 76’ minute, the Bannsiders continue with their run with perfection and looking forward to reach the top.
Warrenpoint Town 0, Coleraine 1
In the Showgrounds of Ballymena United, the league leader Sky Blues hosted the likes of struggling and battling with relegation Newry City, visiting Country Antrim looking for the upset but these came short.
In the end the local Ballymena United got the win to close the year on the top, with goals from Cathair Friel 55’, Ryan Mayse 67’ and Adam Lecky 82’ for City scoring Mark McCabe 64’.
Ballymena United 3, Newry City 1
Happy New Year 2019!
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