MEN’S FOOTBALL: Linfield took a big step towards regaining the Northern Ireland Premiership title after beating champions Larne 1-0 at Windsor Park on Tuesday night.

Kieran Offord slotted home the winner early in the second half after Larne’s Andy Ryan had been sent off before half-time.

Linfield lead second-placed Glentoran by 20 points, but have played three more games, with Larne a further five points back in fifth.