Danske Bank Irish Premiership: Linfield's lead at top cut to single point

Action from Cliftonville v Linfield
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 26th Jan 2022

Linfield's lead at the top of the Danske Bank Irish Premiership is now down to just a point.

Last night (Tuesday) the Blues were held 2-2 at Solitude in a thrilling encounter with Cliftonville.

Ethan Devine celebrates

Ethan Devine (pictured immediately above) came off the bench to rescue a share of the spoils for David Healy's side.

The 20-year-old signing from Knockbreda headed home with only five minutes left.

Earlier, Cliftonville had taken the lead through Jamie McDonagh (pictured below) before Matty Clarke equalised with a bullet header.

Jamie McDonagh celebrates scoring for Cliftonville against Linfield

McDonagh, who was outstanding throughout, then made it 2-1 following a pinpoint pass by Kris Lowe.

Clarke then turned provider for LInfield's vital equaliser.

Elsewhere, second-place Glentoran beat Coleraine 2-1 while Larne won 3-0 away to Warrenpoint with new signing Lee Bonis grabbing his first goal for his new club.

Carrick beat Ballymena 3-0 while Glenavon saw off Dungannon Swifts 3-1 despite trailing 1-0.

Meanwhile, Portadown, with new manager Paul Doolin at the helm, lost 1-0 at home to Crusaders.