The Friday night action continues with an intriguing clash on the Ballycastle Road. Coleraine host resurgent Glentoran in the latest offering from the Irish Premiership.
Declan Devine's Glens have climbed to second spot in the table following an unbeaten run stretching back to November 16. Their last defeat came against Portadown but they have been rampant since.
The Belfast side sit 20 points behind leaders and 'Big Two' rivals Linfield, but they do have three games in hand. Devine will be determined to secure another three points tonight.
Coleraine are adjusting to life as a full-time club, with Dean Shiels' men currently eighth in the table. They have brought in some January recruits including Levi Ives and Patrick Burns.
But who will get the upper hand tonight?
The game is being streamed live but stick with us for full updates.
18:56Gareth Fullerton
Dean Shiels reflects on Henry Ross investment
Henry Ross' investment in Coleraine has helped the club move into an exciting new chapter, but Dean Shiels says the majority shareholder has brought more to the club than just finances.
Ross hit the headlines earlier this season when he became one of the youngest owners in football following his purchase of the controlling stake in the Bannsiders.
The 24-year-old has helped Shiels recruit several of the club's long-term targets during the January transfer window, but the Coleraine boss insists Ross has contributed so much more at The Showgrounds beside that.
He said:
"Henry's been brilliant, he's been a breath of fresh air. He's so enthusiastic and been so engaged from the day he walked in. He's really connecting with the local community, he's big on that, he's taken in lots of meetings with different people in the area and organisations in the area.
"He's really a joy to work with. Obviously, he understands where we're at, he understands the plan, the direction in which we're going, and I think he's been super so far."
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18:55Gareth Fullerton
Devine highlights key factors behind Glens' revival
Talented players, good people and an insatiable hunger have been Glentoran's "recipe for success" this season, according to manager Declan Devine.
The Glens are unbeaten since November 16 when they slumped to a 2-0 defeat to Portadown at the Oval.
Since then they have gone on a mesmerising run that has seen them lift the County Antrim Shield and reach the final of the BetMcLean Cup.
They have also climbed to second spot in the Irish Premiership, with Coleraine next up on their schedule on Friday night.
Devine said:
"I don't think there's any rocket science behind it. It's just good players working hard. Everyone pulling in the one direction. We have good competition for places, and when someone steps out, someone else is ready to step in and perform to a decent level. It's not something we have reflected on. We tend to try and focus on the next game as it comes, and analyse our opponents.
"I think it is testimony to the players and their appetite for wanting to keep going. You have seen the late goals and we have come from behind on many occasions. That is solely down to the players and their willingness to commit and give everything for each other.
"There have been a lot of big games in that run, and cup games. And the players have kept going."
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18:40Gareth Fullerton
Betting odds
Coleraine 13/10Glentoran 7/4Draw 23/1018:40Gareth Fullerton
TV coverage
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18:39KEY EVENT
Welcome!
Welcome to our live blog. We will bring you goal and score updates from Coleraine vs Glentoran.
It promises to be an entertaining game between two attacking sides.
The Glens will be determined to keep their unbeaten run going, while Coleraine will be keen to close in on the top six.
Let's see who comes out on top tonight!
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