Shelbourne extend league lead with win over Shamrock Rovers

A 2-1 loss for Derry City hampered the Candystripes' opportunity to close the gap to the frontrunners
Shelbourne extend league lead with win over Shamrock Rovers

Shelbourne have extended their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table with a win over third-placed Shamrock Rovers.

Shels travelled to Tallaght for the 8pm kick-off, where Will Jarvis netted twice to seal the win for the visitors.

Elsewhere, Galway United took a home win over Dundalk to put them just one point behind Rovers.

At the Brandywell, Derry City and Sligo Rovers played out a 2-2 draw, as did Bohemians and St Patrick's Athletic at Dalymount Park.

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