Overview
- The goalless stalemate at the Oval, played Friday night, kept Larne three points clear with one match to play.
- Larne posted their 20th clean sheet of the season, shutting down a Glentoran side that had surged with a nine-game unbeaten run.
- One point at home to Dungannon Swifts on the final day will secure the Sports Direct Irish Premiership title for Larne.
- Glentoran now need a win at Coleraine and a Larne slip, and they also risk losing second place and automatic European entry to Coleraine.
- Recent years favor Larne with two titles since 2023 and a head-to-head edge this season, while Glentoran chase a first league crown since 2009.