Wins for Crusaders and Newry in Friday night's Irish Premiership clashes

Crusaders Jordan Forsythe celebrates scoring
Author: Chris BrennanPublished 17th Sep 2022
Last updated 17th Sep 2022

Crusaders came from behind to beat Linfield 2-1 in the Irish Premiership on Friday night.

Joel Cooper had put David Healy's side ahead just two minutes into the second half with a close-range finish.

However Philip Lowry levelled for Stephen Baxter's men just before the hour.

Jordan Forsythe then popped up with just seven minutes left to complete the win with just seven minutes left.

Elsewhere basement side Dungannon Swifts were beaten 1-0 by Newry City.

Lorcan Forde snatched the winner for the Showgrounds outfit.

There were four matches on Saturday. Glentoran claimed a 1-0 win over Coleraine.

It was a similarly tight affair for Cliftonville who edged out Glenavon 1-0, with Ballymena United going down 1-0 to visitors Carrick Rangers.

At Shamrock Park, Larne won 1-0 against Portadown.