Shelbourne – Waterford

Shelbourne edged a tight league clash at home, beating Waterford 2‑1 to move into seventh place with 36 points, having scored 38 and conceded 42 from 30 games. The win nudged them just two points clear of eighth‑placed Waterford, who remain on 34 points after their 42‑51 goal record. Both sides have now split their head‑to‑head encounters this season, each with a victory and a draw. The three‑point gap at the top of the table means the result could prove pivotal as the two clubs chase European spots.