Cliftonville secured their eighth-point lead at the top of the Women's Premiership by defeating Lisburn Rangers 3-1 at Solitude on Friday.

Teegan Lynch converted a penalty in the first half to give the home side an early advantage, followed by a powerful strike from Caitlin McGuinness near the edge of the box.

Mia Reilly added the match-winning goal eight minutes from time, sealing victory for the Reds.

Louise McDaniel extended the margin in the 76th minute while Abbie Smyth scored a consolation goal in stoppage time.

A decisive result at Seaview saw Crusaders Strikers edge out Larne Women 3-2 in an entertaining contest.

Emilee Leacock opened the scoring for the visitors, but Chloe Doak equalised immediately after the interval.

Jessica Rea restored home advantage before Rachel Dennison levelled again to keep the match alive until the final whistle.

At Limavady Showgrounds, Derry City and Lisburn Ladies produced a six-goal draw that ended 3-3.

Chelsea Sheerin and Chelsea Scott gave the hosts an early two-goal lead, though Jessica Hall equalised shortly after the break.

Scott found the target again before halftime, but Lisburn responded through Stacey Murdough and Sidra Younes Alsaidi to secure a point.