Irish Premiership: Two sent-off as leaders Linfield draw with Glens

Irish Premiership leaders Linfield drew 0-0 with Glentoran at the Oval on Boxing Day in a match which saw both players end the game with 10 men.

The Glens had the better of the chances and in the second half Blues defender Sam Roscoe and Glens skipper Marcus Kane were dismissed separately for two bookable offences.

Linfield’s lead at the top is reduced to 12 points as Dungannon Swifts moved into second with a 2-1 home win over Loughgall.

Peter Campbell’s goal and Niall Quinn’s strike in the final minute gave Glenavon a 2-0 victory over Portadown in the mid-Ulster derby at Mourneview Park, Ports goalkeeper Aaron McCarey being sent-off late in the game.

Kieran Offord’s double salvo early in the second half saw Crusaders defeat Cliftonville 2-0 at Seaview while Coleraine came from two goals down at half-time to earn a 2-2 draw with Ballymena United at Ballycastle Road.

Larne were held to a 0-0 draw by Carrick Rangers in the sides’ first meeting of the season.

More to follow.