Dundalk – St Patrick's Athl.

Dundalk secured a 2-0 victory at home against league leaders St Patrick’s Athletic, a result that keeps them firmly in fourth place with 41 points from 31 games, having scored 47 and conceded 50. The win narrows the gap to the champions, who sit on 56 points after 31 matches, boasting an impressive 51‑25 goal difference. Across the season the two sides have already met three times, with St Patrick’s taking two wins and one draw before this latest encounter. Dundalk’s triumph not only adds three points to their tally but also marks their second win over the title‑holders this campaign, tightening the race at the top.