The Airtricity League Premier Division enters the final stages with several fixture alterations taking place. The successful progress of Dundalk in the Europa League has had a significant impact on the ‘Lilywhites’ schedule which looks quite gruelling.
Following their two nil victory at Cork City on Tuesday evening, Dundalk welcomed Bohemian to Oriel Park at 5.45pm on Friday afternoon where they played out a scoreless draw. Champions elect Shamrock Rovers were also scheduled for Friday evening action with Derry City set to visit Tallaght Stadium but confirmation of a number of Covid-19 cases within the ‘Hoops’ ranks sees the match postponed as also are their fixtures against Finn Harps (20.10) and St Patrick’s Athletic (23.10).
Munster rivals Cork City and Waterford played out a scoreless draw in Turner’s Cross at 5pm on Saturday afternoon.
Shelbourne earned three points with a one nil victory over an insipid Sligo Rovers in Tolka Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium hosted the meeting of Derry City and Dundalk on Monday afternoon which saw the visitors secure the points with a two one victory to consolidate their third place on the League Table.
P W D L F A G/D Pts
Shamrock Rovers 14 12 2 0 38 7 31 38
Bohemian 16 11 1 4 21 9 12 34
Dundalk 15 7 4 4 24 19 5 25
Waterford 16 6 3 7 16 21 -5 21
St Patrick’s Athletic 14 5 4 5 10 11 -1 19
Shelbourne 16 5 4 7 13 18 -5 19
Sligo Rovers 16 6 1 9 15 22 -7 19
Derry City 14 4 4 7 15 15 – 16
Finn Harps 14 2 5 7 9 20 -11 11
Cork City 16 2 4 10 8 27 -19 10