Bohemians – Derry City

In a goal‑fest at Dalymount Park, Bohemians edged past Derry City 5‑3 to stretch their lead in the league table. The win lifted the Dublin side to third place with 53 points from 15 victories, eight draws and seven defeats, improving their goal difference to +17 (53‑36). Derry, now fifth with 37 points after eight wins, 13 draws and nine losses, saw their goal difference slip to +2 (42‑40). The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance this season in Bohemians’ favour, giving them two wins to Derry’s single triumph and one draw from their three encounters.