Elsewhere, Ronan Hale struck late to secure a point for Cliftonville in their home clash with Coleraine while Linfield and Crusaders played out a stalemate at Windsor Park.
There were also positive results for all three teams fighting for survival with Newry City picking up an impressive 2-0 win at Carrick Rangers, Portadown defeated Ballymena United and Dungannon Swifts drew 1-1 with Glenavon.
In the Championship, Loughgall are one step closer to Premiership promotion after a commanding 5-0 triumph and Ballyclare Comrades extended their unbeaten league run to eight matches with victory over Annagh United.
In the Championship, Loughgall are one step closer to Premiership promotion after a commanding 5-0 triumph and Ballyclare Comrades extended their unbeaten league run to eight matches with victory over Annagh United.
5. That winning feeling
Larne's Fuad Sule celebrates as his side go seven points clear at the Danske Bank Premiership's summit Photo: Pacemaker Press/Andrew McCarroll
6. Can't stop that
Coleraine goalkeeper Gareth Deane is beaten by Ronan Hale's shot Photo: Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press
7. One to remember
Cohen Henderson made his Irish League debut aged 16 on Friday night for Glenavon against Dungannon Swifts Photo: Pacemaker Press/Alan Weir
8. Getting behind their team
Linfield supporters cheer on their team in Friday night's home clash with Crusaders Photo: Pacemaker Press/David Maginnis