Bangor stuns Coleraine with 2-1 Irish Premiership win amid player dismissal

Bangor secured a significant 2-1 victory over Coleraine despite being reduced to 10 men early in the second half after Harry Lynch's dismissal. Jay Boyd and Ben Arthurs scored in the first half to give Bangor a two-goal lead, which they defended resolutely against relentless pressure from Coleraine, who managed to pull one goal back through Zane Okoro. Coleraine dominated possession but struggled to convert chances and were frustrated by defensive errors that led to their defeat. Meanwhile, Larne's six-game winning streak ended with a 2-0 loss to Dungannon Swifts, who capitalized on Larne's mistakes and scored twice in quick succession. Ballymena United also returned to winning ways with a comeback 2-1 win over Carrick Rangers, highlighting competitive shifts in the Irish Premiership standings. These results shifted the league dynamics, with Bangor moving into the top half of the table and both Coleraine and Larne missing opportunities to top the league.