Waterford – St Patrick's Athl.

Waterford’s hopes of climbing the table were dented at home as St Patrick’s Athletic secured a comfortable 2‑0 victory. The win moved the visitors further up the league, consolidating their second‑place standing with 53 points from 30 games, while Waterford slipped to eighth with 33 points. Across the season the two sides have already met three times, with St Patrick’s taking the edge with two wins and one draw after Waterford’s solitary triumph. The result widened the gap in goal difference as well, leaving Waterford at –9 (40‑49) and St Patrick’s enjoying a +22 margin (47‑25).