Dundalk – Derry City

The league clash at Oriel Park ended in a lively 2‑2 draw, keeping both sides firmly in the top half of the table. Dundalk, sitting fourth with 41 points from ten wins, eleven draws and nine defeats, saw their goal difference inch to +1 after matching Derry’s tally of 46. Derry City, five places behind with 37 points and a +2 goal difference, remained within touching distance of the European spots. The encounter continued a tightly contested head‑to‑head this season – Dundalk’s solitary win and two stalemates now stand as the only victories for the home side. Both clubs will head into their next fixtures still eyeing a push for higher placement.