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Ballymena United will be the Christmas number one in the Danske Bank Premiership.
The Sky Blues moved four points clear at the top with a 2-0 home win over bottom club Ards.
It was stalemate in the second against third battle at Windsor Park with Linfield and Glenavon finishing goalless.
Match of the day, possibly the year, was Institute's 6-4 victory against Cliftonville at the Brandywell.
Transfer target Michael McCrudden grabbed four goals for the Derry/Londonderry team - Rory Donnelly hit a hat-trick for the Reds and missed a penalty.
Visiting keeper Brian Neeson was sent off, so should be suspended for the Boxing Day clash with Crusaders. However, the Reds could appeal and are considering various options.
The Christmas present 🎁 all Reds fans wanted! @cliftonvillefc announce star striker @JoeGormley9 has this morning signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at Solitude until at least the summer of 2023. No wonder @BazzaGray6 is full of festive cheer! pic.twitter.com/Vn22zZNiVO
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 24, 2018
Coleraine manager Rodney McAree enjoyed a 2-1 win at the Showgrounds over his old team Dungannon Swifts.
Crusaders beat Warrenpoint Town 3-1 at Seaview.
We've caught up with Point keeper Aaron McCarey after it was confirmed he's leaving next month to join League of Ireland champions Dundalk.
The ex-Wolves man says the club will survive without him, but they don't want to lose talented 26-year-old boss Stephen McDonnell...
.@DundalkFC new keeper Aaron McCarey speaking to Q about his move from @thepointfc Ex @Wolves man says "sometimes you have to take a sideways journey to get back on main road" but he's "made friends for life" at Point. Also tribute to 26yo boss @StephenMcD8 on air at 10 pic.twitter.com/meTdtYJif2
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 23, 2018
Next up are the Boxing Day derbies.
Linfield face old rivals Glentoran at Windsor.
#DanskeBankPrem attention now turns to Boxing Day derbies incl @OfficialBlues v @Glentoran New Blues General Manager Pat Fenlon midfield hero from Christmas past can’t wait for derby day “We’ve big games coming up, but this is special for everybody.” Previews on air from tomorrow pic.twitter.com/0tI9slfkkK
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 22, 2018
Coleraine go to Ballymena.
Bannsiders boss Rodney McAree can't wait...
Cliftonville host Crusaders.
All Reds manager Barry Gray wants is a win...
Warrenpoint have Newry at the Q Radio Arena in the first Mourne Ultimatum Boxing Day derby.
Newry boss Darren Mullen says it'll be something special....
The Mid Ulster derby sees title-chasing Glenavon go to Dungannon.
The Swifts are managed by former Lurgan Blues coach Kris Lindsay.
Glenavon goalkeeper Johnny Tuffey expects a cracker...
Boxing Day, 3pm -
Linfield v Glentoran
Ballymena United v Coleraine
Cliftonville v Crusaders
Warrenpoint Town v Newry City
Dungannon Swifts v Glenavon
Institute v Ards
👏to all involved @Glentoran another magnificent effort https://t.co/wHTACWN7h1
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 23, 2018
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