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Larne, Coleraine, Glentoran battle for NIFL Premiership title on final day

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Larne sit in the driver's seat to claim a third Irish Premiership title in four years. Tiernan Lynch's side require just a single point against Dungannon Swifts at Inver Park to lift the Gibson Cup. Friday's goalless draw at Glentoran proved vital, keeping Declan Devine's men at arm's length while showcasing Larne's grit on the road.

Glentoran missed a golden chance to top the table heading into the finale, leaving their title hopes no longer in their own hands. The Belfast club hasn't won the league since 2009, and while they remain in contention, they must defeat Coleraine and hope Larne slips up. The visitors have dominated the head-to-head this season with two wins and a draw.

Coleraine have quietly stayed in the hunt and can lean on strong home form, having dropped only eight points at the Showgrounds all season. Ruaidhri Higgins' team must win and await results, though their superior goal difference secures second place and automatic European qualification with a draw. A 4-1 victory over Larne earlier in April proves they possess the quality to shock the league leaders.