St Patrick's Athl. – Derry City

St Patrick’s Athletic held Derry City to a goalless draw at Richmond Park, a result that leaves the home side perched in second place with 53 points from 15 wins, eight draws and seven defeats, having scored 47 and conceded 25. Derry City remain fifth on 37 points after eight victories, 13 stalemates and nine losses, their goal difference narrowed to just +2 after a 42‑40 tally. The stalemate was the third meeting of the campaign, extending a series of three draws between the clubs. While the point haul keeps St Patrick’s firmly in the title chase, Derry’s unchanged tally means they still trail the leaders by a considerable margin.