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Carrick Stun Leaders Larne

Carrick Rangers defeated league leaders Larne 3-2, ending their three-game unbeaten run, while Coleraine's 1-0 victory against Ballymena closed the gap at the top to just two points.

Carrick Rangers secured a surprise 3-2 victory over league leaders Larne at Inver Park, with goals from Danny Gibson, Joe Crowe, and Paul Heatley giving them a commanding lead before Tiarnan O'Connor and Dan Bent pulled back late goals for the home side.

Meanwhile, at the Coleraine Showgrounds, Will Patching's first-half goal was enough to give Coleraine a 1-0 win against Ballymena United, moving them to within two points of Larne at the summit of the table.