Shelbourne – St Patrick's Athl.

Shelbourne fell to a 2‑3 home defeat at the hands of second‑placed St Patrick’s Athletic, who extended their lead in the league with a seventh win this season. The Dublin side now sit on 53 points from 30 games, boasting a strong 47‑25 goal difference, while Shelbourne remain sixth with 36 points and a modest –3 differential. The result marked the third league encounter between the two this campaign, with St Patrick’s now holding a 2‑1 advantage after previously winning twice and losing once. The loss leaves Shelbourne still 17 points adrift of the European spots, underscoring the gap between the clubs as the season heads into its final stretch.