Larne boss Tiernan Lynch says that his side "need to start winning again" as they prepare to face title rivals Linfield at Windsor Park on Saturday.

The Invermen made a belated start to their Irish Premiership defence due to their European involvement.

They drew with Coleraine before losing to Ballymena, leaving them 12 points behind the Blues, who are unbeaten in their five league outings.

Although they have three games in hand, Lynch stressed the importance of developing a habit of winning, particularly against a Linfield side that have started the season well.

"Winning can be contagious, we know that, so we need to start winning again very quickly to get back on that horse," he said.

"Linfield are flying at the moment, they’re in a really good place and they’re up there now to be shot at so we’ve to go there [Windsor Park] and try get something."