Spoils shared in race for Irish League European spots

Coleraine move up to third in the Danske Bank Premiership after a thrilling 1-1 draw with Ballymena United.

Both sides are battling for European places with the Bannsiders now in pole position.

Oran Kearney’s men leapfrog Cliftonville on 57 points with Ballymena, fifth.

Eoin Bradley struck first for Coleraine and they held that lead until just 11 minutes to go when Johnny McMurray equalised.

Next up for Coleraine are league leaders Crusaders.

Meanwhile, there’s one fixture on Friday night – with Glentoran taking on Carrick.

Then on Saturday it’s Ards v Glenavon; Ballinamallard v Linfield; Cliftonville v Ballymena; Coleraine v Crusaders and Portadown v Dungannon Swifts.

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