As a consequence of international commitments, there were just three Airtricity League Premier Division contests played this Friday evening before the Mid-Season Break.
The Dalymount Park clash of bitter rivals Bohemian and Shamrock Rovers topped the bill with live coverage being provided by eirSport as the hosts continued their recent good form against their opponents with another victory, on this occasion by two goals to one. St Patrick’s Athletic scored the only goal to defeat bottom side Finn Harps in Richmond Park while Sligo Rovers and Cork City played out a one all draw in the Showgrounds.
P W D L F A G/D Pts
Dundalk 21 15 4 2 40 11 29 49
Shamrock Rovers 21 14 2 5 33 14 19 44
Bohemian 21 11 4 6 25 16 9 37
Derry City 20 8 7 5 30 21 9 31
St Patrick’s Athletic 22 8 7 7 18 19 -1 31
Sligo Rovers 21 6 8 7 20 27 -7 26
Cork City 21 6 6 9 17 24 -7 24
Waterford 18 6 5 7 26 26 – 23
UCD 19 3 1 15 13 34 -21 10
Finn Harps 22 2 4 16 19 49 -30 10
All ten Airtricity League First Division clubs were in action this Friday evening before the Mid-Season Break.
Current leaders Shelbourne defeated third place Drogheda United by two goals to one in Tolka Park while second place Longford Town went down to a three two defeat by Bray Wanderers in the Carlisle Grounds. Fourth place Limerick journied East and were held to a scoreless draw by Wexford in Ferrycarrig Park while fifth place Cabinteely travelled Westward where they played out a two all draw with Athlone Town. The remaining contest saw Cobh Ramblers defeat visitors Galway United by two goals to one in St Colman’s Park.
P W D L F A G/D Pts
Shelbourne 17 12 1 4 26 13 13 37
Longford Town 17 10 3 4 22 11 11 33
Drogheda United 17 10 2 5 36 23 13 32
Limerick 17 8 5 4 19 15 4 29
Cabinteely 17 8 5 4 23 22 1 29
Bray Wanderers 17 9 1 7 23 15 8 28
Cobh Ramblers 17 5 4 8 22 26 -4 19
Galway United 17 4 1 12 18 24 -6 13
Athlone Town 17 3 3 11 19 39 -20 12
Wexford 17 2 3 13 15 35 -20 9