Q Radio Sport
Linfield thrashed Warrenpoint Town 7-0 in the Danske Bank Premiership at Windsor Park last night.
Shayne Lavery and Joel Cooper both hit hat-tricks after Stephen Fallon had opened the scoring.
The Blues remain fourth, but they're now just two points behind leaders Coleraine and the teams meet at the Showgrounds on Saturday.
Look out 👀- they're behind you! Yes, @OfficialBlues catch-up almost complete. Shayne Lavery hat-trick - incl. cheeky backheel - and Joel Cooper treble help defending champs crush basement club. Next up? Go to leaders @ColeraineFC - Linfield could be top by Sat. night ... pic.twitter.com/XXZEaCOgqN
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) October 22, 2019
Meanwhile, Derry City lost 3-1 last night at home to St. Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland.
It means the race for Europe goes down to the final matches of the season on Friday, when Declan Devine's men host Finn Harps.
Due to Derry's goal difference, a draw should be enough for them to reach next season's Europa League qualifiers.
The Candystripes are fourth, two points clear of St. Pat's but have a goal difference of plus 20 over the Dubliners, who travel to champions Dundalk in their last game.
FT: Not in the script!@SSEAirtricityLg@derrycityfc 1@stpatsfc 3@davidparkhouse9 strikes, then Dubliners storm back to take the points
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) October 22, 2019
Race for Europe goes to the wire - last match derby, Candystripes still need point home to @FinnHarpsFC Friday night pic.twitter.com/yrDEwA7RvZ