There was a full programme played in the Airtricity League Premier Division this Friday evening. Current leaders Shamrock Rovers went down to a two one defeat at Dundalk, the defending champions, in front of the live eirsport cameras. The ‘Lilywhites’ now move up to second place, four points behind the ‘Hoops’ but with a match in hand. Bohemian drop to third place on goal difference following their scoreless draw with visitors Waterford in Dalymount Park while Derry City defeated struggling Cork City by two goals to nil in the Brandywell. St Patrick’s Athletic secured a two nil success over near neighbours UCD in Richmond Park while the North West derby meeting of Sligo Rovers and Finn Harps in the Showgrounds ended in a one all draw with the hosts needing a last minute penalty to secure a point.
In other news, it has been confirmed that St Patrick’s Athletic will replace Waterford as Ireland’s third representative in the Europa League. This situation arises because the current Waterford club do not meet the UEFA requirements of being formally in existence for three years.
P W D L F A G/D Pts
Shamrock Rovers 14 10 1 3 22 8 14 31
Dundalk 13 8 3 2 21 8 13 27
Bohemian 13 8 3 2 13 4 9 27
Derry City 13 7 3 3 21 13 8 24
St Patrick’s Athletic 13 6 3 4 12 10 2 18
Waterford 13 4 4 5 17 17 – 16
Sligo Rovers 13 3 4 6 9 16 -7 13
Cork City 13 3 3 7 10 17 -7 12
UCD 13 3 1 9 13 24 -11 10
Finn Harps 14 0 3 11 9 30 -21 3
There were just three series ten contests played in the Airtricity League First Division this Friday evening. Current leaders Cabinteely made the short journey to face Bray Wanderers in the Carlisle Grounds where they played out a one all draw. Shelbourne moved up to second place with a three nil defeat of Galway United in Tolka Park. Wexford leapfrogged Galway United at the bottom with a two nil success over Athlone Town in Ferrycarrig Park.
On Saturday evening Cobh Ramblers welcome Drogheda United to St Colman’s Park where kick-off is set for 7pm while Longford Town and Limerick will lock horns in City Calling Stadium at 7.30pm.
P W D L F A G/D Pts
Cabinteely 10 6 2 2 17 12 5 20
Shelbourne 10 6 1 3 17 9 8 19
Longford Town 8 5 3 0 11 2 9 18
Bray Wanderers 10 5 1 4 11 8 3 16
Limerick 9 4 3 2 9 7 2 15
Drogheda United 9 4 2 3 14 14 – 14
Cobh Ramblers 9 3 1 5 11 12 -1 10
Athlone Town 10 3 0 7 11 21 -10 9
Wexford 10 2 1 7 10 24 -14 7
Galway United 9 2 0 7 10 12 -2 6