Ballymena United
As it happened: Irish Premiership derbies didn’t disappoint on St Stephen’s Day
All 12 of the Irish Premiership sides are in action today as the tradition continues
Ballymena defender O’Donnell ready to sacrifice Christmas for three points in Coleraine derby encounter
Sports Direct Premiership: Coleraine v Ballymena United (Kick-off, St.Stephen’s Day 3:00pm)
Sports Direct Irish Premiership: Fixture details, kick-off times, and betting odds for this weekend’s matches
Crusaders host Glentoran in Friday night clash while Cliftonville travel to Portadown
Philip Lowry at the double as Crusaders sink Coleraine
Wins for Cliftonville and Ballymena, but Glenavon left black and blue in the face after a shock defeat to Armagh City
Ballymena hoping to get back to winning ways against inconsistent Crues
Sports Direct Premiership: Crusaders v Ballymena United (Seaview, Saturday 3pm)
Manager Jim Ervin looks to bounce back after Ballymena’s winning run ended in derby defeat to Coleraine
Dean Shiels’ Bannsiders end Sky Blues’ eight-game hot streak
Coleraine boss Dean Shiels hoping for derby-day delight against table-topping Ballymena
Sports Direct Premiership: Ballymena United v Coleraine (Saturday 3pm)
Marty Quinn: Ballymena title win would be on a par with Cliftonville’s 1998 success
Former Reds boss: “We came from nowhere to win the league that year”
Crusaders deal Linfield a dramatic Antrim Shield exit at Seaview
Larne, Ballymena United and Glentoran also progress into the last four
Ballymena stopper Sean O’Neill hoping his side can show ruthless streak to put lowly Loughgall to the sword
Sports Direct Premiership: Ballymena United v Loughgall, The Showgrounds (Saturday, 3pm)