Institute were held to a scoreless draw away to Ballinamallard in their NIFL Championship clash, and in doing so lost top spot in the league.
They are now one point behind a rampant Dundela who thumped second from bottom Dergview 5-1.
It was another bad day at the office for the Tyrone side whose score was an own goal.
In the top flight, Larne are top with Linfield second.