Galway United – Dundalk

A tense league clash at the Connacht Stadium ended with Dundalk snatching a 1‑0 victory, widening the gap to third place. The win lifted the visitors to 41 points, keeping them within striking distance of the leaders, while Galway United slipped to seventh with 34 points after a disappointing defensive display that left them with a -7 goal difference. The result also tilted the head‑to‑head tally in Dundalk’s favour for the season, now boasting two wins to United’s single and one draw from their three meetings. The three points keep Dundalk firmly in the hunt for a European spot, while United must regroup quickly to halt the slide in their campaign.