Carrick Rangers came from 2-0 down to snatch a draw against Glentoran at The Oval, Cliftonville continued their superb unbeaten run by defeating Coleraine 4-1 and Ben Kennedy’s brace ensured Crusaders picked up their first league point of 2024 versus Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park.
Elsewhere, honours were even in the league’s bottom of the table clash between Newry City and Ballymena United.
Here are the best performers from the weekend’s action – according to Sofascore – with eight different clubs represented!
9. Midfielder: Kirk Millar (Linfield, Match Rating: 7.9)
Kirk Millar provided the assist for Darragh McBrien's 88th minute header which put Linfield 2-1 up at Mourneview Park - his sixth of the season. He put 13 crosses into the box and played four key passes in the dramatic draw against Glenavon. Photo: INPHO/Brian Little
10. Forward: David Fisher (Glentoran, Match Rating: 8.0)
David Fisher, who signed a contract extension with Glentoran at the weekend, has enjoyed a stellar start to 2024. The 22-year-old has scored seven goals in as many matches, including in their 2-2 draw with Carrick Rangers at The Oval, where Fisher had three shots on target. Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Inpho
11. Forward: Andy Ryan (Larne, Match Rating: 8.7)
Rated the best performer of the weekend, Larne striker Andy Ryan bagged a brace in their 2-0 victory over Loughgall, bringing his seasonal Premiership tally to 14, as the Scottish striker earned a match rating of 8.7. Photo: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton