Dundalk – Galway United

Dundalk edged past Galway United 2‑1 at Oriel Park, extending their lead in the league to fourth place with 41 points from 31 games. Their tally of ten wins, eleven draws and ten defeats now sits just four points clear of Galway, who remain sixth on 37 points after their ninth victory of the season. The home side’s goal difference improved to –3 (47‑50), while Galway’s slipped further to –5 (41‑46). The result also shifted the head‑to‑head balance, giving Dundalk a 2‑1‑1 advantage in their three meetings this campaign. With only a handful of games left, the gap between the two clubs is narrowing as the race for European spots intensifies.