It’s another away day for Linfield on Matchday 12 of the Sports Direct Premiership when they face Loughgall at Lakeview Park (7.45pm k.o. cash gate available). There will be live stream coverage of the game on the BBC Sport NI iPlayer. 

Loughgall have endured a challenging season anchored at the bottom of the table having lost their last 7 league games. Manager Dean Smith will look for a change of fortune and the sort of form that made The Villagers last season's surprise package when securing a creditable 9th place finish in the table. 

Last weekend Linfield secured an impressive 3 points at Seaview, goalkeeper Chris Johns the hero with a last gasp save protecting the spoils against Crusaders. A 2-goal salvo from Kyle McClean and an all-round team performance provided good value for the win at an always-difficult ground. Special mention also to Matthew Fitzpatrick for leading the line and scoring a goal despite a nasty head injury.

David Healy will expect a tough evening against a Loughgall side fighting for their lives and The Blues will aim for the return to Windsor Park of full points and top spot in the title race.

COYB! 

By Ken Garrett.