LOI: Shelbourne open 5-point lead at top after St Pat's win

James Cox

Shelbourne opened up a five-point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night.

Will Jarvis scored twice as Damien Duff’s side won 2-1 away to St Patrick's Athletic.

Shamrock Rovers finally secured their first win of the season, courtesy of Johnny Kenny’s late goal at Galway.

Bohemians' first home win of the campaign came via a 2-1 defeat of Derry City.

Shelbourne's William Jarvis celebrates with his teammates after scoring a second goal against St Patrick's Athletic. Photo: Tommy Grealy/Inpho

Dundalk and Waterford finished goalless.

Tonight, Sligo Rovers welcome Drogheda United to the Showgrounds.

Cork City opened up a three-point gap at the top of the First Division with last night’s 2-0 win at home to Bray.

Treaty United can reel in the Leesiders tonight with a win away to Longford.

Finn Harps came from behind last night to come away from Wexford with a 2-1 win.

UCD put three without reply past the ten men of Athlone.

Kerry and Cobh Ramblers drew 1-1.