St Patrick's Athl. – Bohemians

St Patrick’s Athletic host Bohemians at Richmond Park with a chance to close the gap on the league leaders, sitting third on 59 points after 34 games, having scored 53 and conceded 28. The Dublin side sit just three points behind second‑placed Bohemians, who sit on 62 points, boasting a superior goal tally of 60 against 41. Both teams have enjoyed a similar run of form, each with eight draws, but Bohemians have edged ahead with one more win and one fewer loss. The fixture offers St Patrick’s a vital opportunity to tighten the race at the top, while Bohemians look to cement their second‑place standing and keep the title chase alive.