Shamrock Rovers – St Patrick's Athl.

Shamrock Rovers edged a tight league clash at home, securing a 1‑0 victory over title‑holders St Patrick’s Athletic. The win lifted the Dublin side to second place on 56 points, matching the champions’ tally but still trailing on goal difference, with Rovers having scored 46 and conceded 29. St Patrick’s remain top of the table also on 56 points, their superior 51‑25 goal record keeping them ahead despite the setback. The two clubs have already met three times this season, with Rovers winning three of those encounters while Patrick’s have managed only one triumph and no draws.