Tommy Wright's resignation as Ballymena boss overshawdowed the action on the pitch at the Newry Showgrounds.

Kevin Kelbie poked past keeper Robert Robinson to give United a 27th minute lead only for Paddy McLaughlin to fire home an equaliser 12 minutes later.

The visitors went back in front in first-half injury time thanks to a Paul McNeill header.

Richard Clarke levelled from a penalty on 78 minutes after Stephen Garrett was fouled by Thomas Wray.