It kicked off on Friday evening when Braiden Graham made history by becoming Linfield’s youngest ever player in their 5-0 win at Dungannon Swifts.
Coleraine were reduced to 10-men against league leaders Larne but held on for a point and Crusaders extended their unbeaten run to nine matches in all competitions with a 3-0 triumph over Carrick Rangers.
All of the action at the Newry Showgrounds on Saturday was squeezed into six second-half minutes as Ryan Curran’s late winner ensured Cliftonville bounced back with a 2-1 win against Newry City.
We’re also going to include Northern Ireland’s disappointing 1-0 Euro 2024 qualifying defeat to Finland at the National Stadium in our weekend review gallery. Here are 13 of the best snaps from around the grounds...
5. Celebration time
Declan Caddell - and the Crusaders fans - celebrate making it 3-0 against Carrick Rangers at Seaview Photo: Pacemaker Press
6. Famous fan
Actor and Oscar winner James Martin was in attendance at the National Stadium on Sunday evening. He was presented with a personalised shirt by Steven Davis. Photo: Pacemaker Press
7. Praying for a goal
Larne manager Tiernan Lynch wondering what his side have to do to score against Coleraine Photo: Pacemaker Press
8. Delight for Owens
Crusaders striker Jordan Owens takes the applause after scoring a header against Carrick Rangers Photo: Pacemaker Press