Kerry FC – Finn Harps

Kerry kept their home form intact with a narrow 1‑0 victory over Finn Harps, stretching their lead to fifth place with 42 points from 31 games. The win added a third triumph to their tally of 11, while the defeat left the visitors still stuck in tenth, 17 points behind their rivals and still with just 25 points. Kerry’s goal difference improved marginally to +3 (39‑36), whereas Finn Harps remain deeply troubled defensively, their goal gap now a bleak –34 (29‑63). The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in the season’s three meetings, giving Kerry a 2‑1 advantage over the Irish side.