Dundalk – Waterford

Dundalk turned their home ground into a fortress, thrashing Waterford 5‑0 and cementing their place in fourth with 41 points from ten wins, eleven draws and nine losses, edging a razor‑thin goal difference of +1 over the season. The victory pushed the County Louth side further clear of the mid‑table, while Waterford lingered in eighth with 33 points, still seven points adrift despite a respectable 40‑49 goal deficit. The result also tipped the balance in their head‑to‑head encounters this campaign, giving Dundalk a narrow advantage after the two clubs have split their previous six meetings. Both teams now look to the next fixtures to either chase European spots or stave off a slide toward the relegation zone.