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Linfield defeated Crusaders 1-0 at Seaview in the Irish Premiership on Saturday while an Adam Lecky hat-trick helped Carrick Rangers build on their midweek County Antrim Shield success by comprehensively beating Dungannon Swifts 5-1 at Taylors Avenue.
Matthew Fitzpatrick's first-half goal proved enough for the fourth-placed Blues to secure their win and extend their unbeaten league run to four matches.
The champions passed up an opportunity to extend their winning margin when Musa Dibaga saved Alex Gorrin's penalty.
Joe Crowe, Paul Heatley and Lecky were on target as Carrick established a 3-0 half-time lead over Rodney McAree's side, with striker Lecky adding another two to complete his treble after the break and Eoghan Liggett netting a consolation for the visitors.
It was a first top-flight home win for Carrick since they beat Portadown on 11 October while for the Swifts it was a second loss in three in the top division.
Stephen Baxter's side leapfrog over Crusaders and Ballymena United into ninth in the table on the back of their victory.
On Friday night, leaders Larne saw off Bangor 2-1 and Coleraine overcame bottom side Glenavon 2-0 while on Sunday, Glentoran host Cliftonville in a game which will be broadcast live on BBC Two NI (14:00 GMT kick-off).
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Matthew Fitzpatrick's first-half goal proved enough for the fourth-placed Blues to secure their win and extend their unbeaten league run to four matches.
The champions passed up an opportunity to extend their winning margin when Musa Dibaga saved Alex Gorrin's penalty.
Joe Crowe, Paul Heatley and Lecky were on target as Carrick established a 3-0 half-time lead over Rodney McAree's side, with striker Lecky adding another two to complete his treble after the break and Eoghan Liggett netting a consolation for the visitors.
It was a first top-flight home win for Carrick since they beat Portadown on 11 October while for the Swifts it was a second loss in three in the top division.
Stephen Baxter's side leapfrog over Crusaders and Ballymena United into ninth in the table on the back of their victory.
On Friday night, leaders Larne saw off Bangor 2-1 and Coleraine overcame bottom side Glenavon 2-0 while on Sunday, Glentoran host Cliftonville in a game which will be broadcast live on BBC Two NI (14:00 GMT kick-off).
More to follow.
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