BBC Sport Northern Ireland reported on Coleraine's commanding performance as they secured a fifth successive league triumph.

The Bannsiders defeated the ten-man Crusaders by a scoreline of five goals to none at Seaview Stadium.

This result propelled them back to the top position in the Irish Premiership standings.

Captain Joel Cooper scored his third goal of the match before halftime to keep momentum high.

Senan Devine added another strike in the second half from distance to complete the tally.

Four different players found the net during the contest, including an own goal by Jacob Blaney for the opposition.

Ruaidhri Higgins' side had previously lost their only game of the season against Linfield at the end of September.

The victory marked their seventh away win out of seven fixtures played on the road this campaign.

Coleraine have now accumulated 31 goals while conceding just 12 in thirteen league matches so far.

They remain unbeaten in all competitions and sit two points ahead of their nearest rivals.

Scot Rough was dismissed after an aggressive challenge on Ben Wylie occurred early in the first half.

The midfielder followed his dismissal with a quick poked finish to score the opening goal seven minutes later.

Coleraine maintained control throughout the match and displayed clinical efficiency in difficult conditions.

They are viewed as strong contenders to win the Gibson Cup following a fifty-two year absence for the club.

The team's consistency has been highlighted by their ability to manage games effectively against weakened opposition.

This performance continues their impressive start to the current Irish Premiership season.