UCD – Cork City

UCD’s unbeaten run at home came to an abrupt halt as Cork City snatched a 1‑0 victory, tightening the gap at the top of the table. The Dublin side, sitting second with 49 points from 14 wins, 7 draws and 10 defeats, saw their goal difference slip to +15 after the narrow loss, while Cork City moved further clear at 68 points, boasting a remarkable +35 margin. The result also altered the season’s head‑to‑head balance, giving the league leaders their third win in four meetings after previously losing once to UCD. With only three points separating the two clubs, the title race now hinges on Cork City’s consistency and UCD’s ability to bounce back in their remaining fixtures.