Larne temporarily moved six points ahead at the top after their victory, but Glentoran moved back to within three points and level on goal difference. The two teams will meet at the Oval on Friday, April 17, in a game to be broadcast live on BBC iPlayer. In the Irish Cup, semi-finalists were confirmed with Dungannon Swifts beating H&W Welders 3-0, Cliftonville defeating Loughgall 3-0, Coleraine beating Limavady United 2-0, and Larne advancing by defeating Glentoran in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
The semi-final draw has paired Cliftonville with Dungannon Swifts, and Larne with Coleraine, with matches to be played at neutral venues on the weekend of April 3-4. Dungannon Swifts later won a penalty shootout over Cliftonville in the semi-final after a 1-1 draw in extra time, securing their place in the Irish Cup final. In other league action, Coleraine came from two goals down to beat Cliftonville 6-2, Crusaders beat Portadown 4-0 to move two points clear of bottom spot, Glenavon were held to a 0-0 draw by Bangor and now sit bottom, and Ballymena United beat Carrick Rangers 3-2.
Dungannon Swifts also beat Coleraine 3-1, with that win all but securing their top-six status in the Irish Premiership.