Coleraine returns to Irish Premiership top spot after beating Crusaders 4-1

Coleraine secured a 4-1 victory over Crusaders at the Showgrounds on Saturday, moving back to the top of the Irish Premiership table. The hosts established an early advantage with three goals in the opening eight minutes through Senan Devine, Jay Henderson, and Matthew Shevlin. Devine added his second goal of the match seven minutes after halftime, further extending the lead. Crusaders managed a late consolation goal from 15-year-old substitute Michael Mulholland, but the result was effectively settled early in the contest. The outcome sees Coleraine displace Dungannon Swifts at the top of the standings. For Crusaders, the result marks the first defeat in four matches under manager Declan Caddell.

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