Blues stop Crues in their tracks
Title now in Linfield's hands after incredible weekend of results
Linfield now have the Irish League title firmly in their sight after an extraordinary weekend of results.
The Blues leapfrogged Crusaders to take a two-point lead going into the last match of the season.
They hammered high-flying Coleraine 5-1 at the Showgrounds.
David Healy’s side will lift the Danske Bank Premiership trophy on Saturday if they avoid losing to Cliftonville at Solitude.
A point will do it because of Linfield’s superior goal difference over the Crues.
It’s been a remarkable fight back by the Blues in a season that has produced drama throughout.
Crusaders face Glenavon in their last fixture knowing that the league title is now out of their hands.
The Lurgan Blues saw off Cliftonville 3-1 in their penultimate game.
Elsewhere, there was no respite for already relegated Portadown. They lost 3-0 at the Oval to Glentoran.
Meanwhile, Dungannon Swifts beat Carrick 4-0 while Ards won 3-2 away to Ballinamallard.