IRISH LEAGUE ROUND-UP: More misery for Portadown and Limavady United as Bangor pick up first point of the season
Bangor battled from two goals down to pick up their point of the season in a 2-2 draw against Ballymena United.
The visitors looked certain to leave with the spoils as first half efforts from Josh Archer and Matthew Clarke saw them lead 2-0 at the interval.
However, Bangor pulled a goal back through Lewis Francis’ drilled finish and they remarkably drew level via Tiarnan Mulvenna’s half volley.
The Seasiders finished the contest with ten men as Lucas McRoberts was shown a straight red card following an off-the-ball incident.
Elsewhere, Portadown are still without a point as David Jeffrey’s men were beaten 3-1 by Cliftonville at Solitude.
The Reds held a 3-0 advantage by the hour mark as Brian Healy’s brace was added to Ben Quinn’s effort.
The visitors managed to pull a consolation goal back as Eamon Fyfe got himself on the scoresheet.
Linfield made it four successive Premiership victories after edging out Carrick Rangers at Windsor Park.
The Blues had to be patient to make the breakthrough which finally arrived through Ben Hall’s header.
Carrick ended the contest with nine men as Jimmy Callacher was dismissed at the start of the second half, with Paul Heatley then also receiving his marching orders.
Limavady’s quest for their first Premiership points on their return continues after a 2-0 home reverse to Dungannon Swifts.
Rodney McAree’s men left the north west with the spoils through goals from Leo Alves and Tiernan Kelly.
In the Championship, Dundela caused a shock as they beat in-form Glenavon via a 3-2 scoreline.
Elsewhere, Ballinamallard United and Queens University both hit six goals in wins against Loughgall and Strabane Athletic respectively.
H&W Welders were 4-1 victors on the road at Moyola Park, with Institute and Newington also having away day joy at Rathfriland Rangers and Warrenpoint Town respectively.
Last night, Larne beat Glentoran 2-1 at Inver Park in the BOYLE Sports Premiership, whilst Annagh United edged out Ards and Newry City and Armagh City played out a 2-2 draw.
PREMIERSHIP RESULTS:
Larne 2-1 Glentoran (Friday)
Bangor 2-2 Ballymena United
Cliftonville 3-1 Portadown
Limavady United 0-2 Dungannon Swifts
Linfield 1-0 Carrick Rangers
Coleraine v Crusaders (6pm kick-off)
CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS:
Dundela 3-2 Glenavon
Loughgall 1-6 Ballinamallard United
Moyola Park 1-4 H&W Welders
Queens University 6-0 Strabane Athletic
Rathfriland Rangers 0-2 Institute
Warrenpoint Town 0-1 Newington