The Linfield Blues are getting comfortable at the top and extending their lead in the overall table with a win over the defending champions Crusaders FC, in other fronts the Sky Blues winning their match and keeping a close pace.
With the Reds odds results lately these became the first side in the NIFL to let go of its manager as well seeing how the Swifts are suddenly in a winning mode along with the Point winning in a scandalous over Stute.
As they state the early bird gets the worm, and for these hardened Linfield Blues playing a one of a kind football and returning to the top with a six-point lead over the Sky Blues and Crues.
Playing at Seaview in another edition of the Belfast Derby between these two squads, with an early goal from Jordan Stewart in the 4’ minute and with a defensive gem the Blues rose for the win.
Crusaders 0, Linfield 1
The local Swifts cruised to a win over troubled Reds in Stangmore Park, as the local Dungannon guns showed their might over a squad that parted ways with their manager Barry Gray in the end of the match.
With a treble of an afternoon for Dungannon Daniel Hughes, scoring in the 32’, 62’ and 67’ minutes the local Swifts battle after the visitors tied the match at one goal apiece from Jamie Harney 57’.
Dungannon Swifts 3, Cliftonville 1
For Gary Smyth the new man in the helm for the Glens saw his fortunes extended for his side after seeing a continuance of their winning streak to two wins over troubled Newry City.
For City opening the fete with a goal in the 38’ minute via Jimmy Walker but these did not anticpated a rally from the locals in the Oval with Darren Murray 73’ minute and OG by Darren King 86’ minute.
Glentoran 2, Newry City 1
Back at Mourneview the visiting Ballymena United Boys win puts the race to the top within six points and keeping a close race with league leaders Linfield, being still in the race for the shield.
With a clean sheet earned by the Sky Blues goalkeeper and with goals from Adam Lecky 13’ minute and later in the first half Jude Winchester 34’ minute to seal the deal and the win.
Glenavon 0, Ballymena United 2
In Milltown, the local Warrenpoint Town side cruised to an easy win over a suddenly troublesome Institute posting lately an odd streak, contrary to inspired Point players scoring a double.
With two goals from Alan o’ Sullivan in the 4’ and 17’ as well followed by his teammate Lee Duffy scoring in the 36’ and 62’ minutes for the win and sealing a clean sheet with three valuable points.
Warrenpoint Town 4, Institute 0
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