Simon Warrington scored a hat-trick in Ballinamallard United's 3-1 victory over Newington
Newington, Portadown and Dundela are tied at the top of the Playr-Fit Championship on 18 points after a thrilling weekend of action in the second-tier.
Newington, who remain top of the pile on goal difference, suffered their second defeat in a row as Ballinamallard United won 3-1 at Inver Park.
Simon Warrington bagged a hat-trick for the Mallards, who ended their five-game losing streak in style, while Neil Cummings scored a consolation goal for the Swans.
Portadown moved into second spot with a 2-1 win over Ards. Paul McElroy and Ryan Mayse scored at Clandeboye Park either side of a stunning equaliser from Eamon Scannell.
Dundela also moved onto 18 points with a 2-1 win over Institute at the Brandywell. Veterans Jay Magee and David McMaster scored for the Duns, before Evan Tweed pulled one back for Stute in injury-time.
Ruairi McDonald, meanwhile, netted a quickfire double as Annagh United beat Harland & Wolff Welders 2-1. David Parkhouse scored a late goal for the east Belfast side.
Dergview interim boss Ivan Sproule made it two wins from two games as his side ended Bangor’s unbeaten run. Lewis Harrison gave the Seaisders the lead before strikes from Padraig Lynch and Niall McGinley gave the Dergs a 2-1 success.
Knockbreda’s long wait for their first point goes on. Goals from Callum Ferris (2), Calvin McCurry and Michael Morgan gave Ballyclare Comrades a 4-2 win at Breda Park, with Igor Rutkowski and Lee McGreevy on target for the home side.
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