Linfield made it six wins from six by beating Ballinamallard

Irish Premiership: Ballinamallard Utd 0-1 Linfield

Irish Premiership leaders Linfield are five points clear at the top thanks to Sean Ward's second-half winner away to Ballinamallard United.

The polished defender advanced to beat keeper Alvin Rouse with a 25-yard right-foot shot to maintain the Blues' 100% league record.

Warren Feeney's men have won six out of six and are well clear of north Belfast clubs Crusaders and Cliftonville.

It was a fourth successive defeat for Ballinamallard who remain ninth.