Larne stretched their lead at the top of the Premiership to five points with a commanding 3-0 victory over Glenavon on Friday night. The win solidifies their position as favorites for the title with their closest competitors now looking up at the table.

Meanwhile, Carrick Rangers capitalized on numerical advantage to beat 10-man Linfield 3-0. Leahy's red card on 36 minutes proved decisive as Joseph Moore's clean-through chance was denied illegally. The hosts took full advantage, with goals from Matthew Olosunde before halftime and Luke McCullough sealing the victory with 18 minutes remaining.

The results leave Larne comfortably ahead in the title race while Carrick continues their impressive season. Blues manager will now face selection headaches with Leahy facing suspension. The defeat means Linfield's own title hopes fade further as they trail by more than the gap they closed last season.