Boxing Day results: Danske Bank Premiership

Glentoran were the big winners on Boxing Day as they claimed all three points at the expense of David Healy's Linfield.

Gary Haveron's Glens got the better of rivals Linfield with a 2-1 success in the 'big two' derby at The Oval, while league leaders Coleraine shared the spoiled with Ballymena United at Ballycastle Road.

Glentoran's Marcus Kane celebrates as his side scores a late winner during todays game at The Oval in Belfastplaceholder image
Glentoran's Marcus Kane celebrates as his side scores a late winner during todays game at The Oval in Belfast

It was a Whyte Christmas for Crusaders as Gavin Whyte's two goals were enough to sink Cliftonville 2-0. It means the Crues are now four points behind the Bannsiders with a game in hand.

Ards 1-0 Carrick Rangers

Ballinamallard Utd 0-1 Dungannon Swifts

Coleraine 1-1 Ballymena Utd

Crusaders 2-0 Cliftonville

Glenavon 1-0 Warrenpoint Town

Glentoran 2-1 Linfield

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