No surprises in Northern Ireland

Holders Glentoran FC and champions Linfield FC progressed to the sixth round of the Irish Cup on Saturday.

Lockhart winner
Glentoran earned a 1-0 win against Irish league rivals Newry Town FC thanks to an 85th-minute goal from midfielder Darren Lockhart, while Linfield earned a 3-0 victory against second division Portstewart FC with goals from Darren Murphy, Glenn Ferguson and Chris Morgan.

Draw at Solitude
Top-flight rivals Cliftonville FC and Portadown FC will have to replay after drawing 1-1 at Solitude. Gerard Lyttle put the Reds in front with a penalty but Vinny Arkins levelled.

Almost a shock
The nearest the fifth round came to producing a real shock was the goalless draw between Glenavon FC and Lurgan Celtic FC at Mourneview Park.