League leaders Derry City dropped two vital points in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division title race last night.
The Candystripes were held to a 1-1 draw against Bohemians at the Brandywell.
Their lead has now been trimmed to a single point.
City can't find a winner this time.
St. Pat's here next on Monday night. pic.twitter.com/oSHze4ESXm
— Derry City FC (@derrycityfc) May 6, 2022
Following news that manager Stephen Bradley has opted to stay, Shamrock Rovers closed the gap on their rivals.
Goals from Roberto Lopes and a brace from Daniel Mândroiu sealing 3-1 win at home to Finn Harps.
3 goals, 3 points ☘️ pic.twitter.com/tYH8doQVy6
— Shamrock Rovers FC ☘️ (@ShamrockRovers) May 6, 2022
St. Pat’s returned to third courtesy of a 4-nil win against Drogheda United.
Brilliant stuff. Four goals. Three points. #StPatsFC pic.twitter.com/EENAlP8mxv
— St Patrick's Athletic FC (@stpatsfc) May 6, 2022
Colm Whelan scored twice for bottom side UCD, who came from 2-nil down to draw 2-2 with ten-man Dundalk.
Full-time: Paul Doyle and Patrick Hoban had given us a 2-0 lead however a double from Colm Whelan sees us share the spoils. pic.twitter.com/JzmsWUyoVL
— Dundalk FC (@DundalkFC) May 6, 2022
Shelbourne were 2-1 winners at home to Sligo Rovers.
What a win at Tolka Park for the Reds 😍😍#DublinsFinest | #Since1895 pic.twitter.com/63bGAyWhsU
— Shelbourne FC (@shelsfc) May 6, 2022
In the first division, Cork City maintained their three-point lead at the top of the table.
Aaron Bolger’s injury time strike seeing them win 2-1 away to bottom side Athlone.
Can’t beat a last minute winner😘💚💚 https://t.co/T1Ws5L2FQo
— Aaron Bolger (@aaronbolger_) May 6, 2022
Galway kept the pressure on with a 4-nil win at Cobh
90' 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟-𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 | Four goals tonight and a clean sheet for the birthday boy Conor Kearns.
United go home with three points and top off a tough week with three wins in nine days.
COB 0-4 GAL#COBGAL | #ItsATribalThing pic.twitter.com/GCqVbzgopL
— Gaillimh Aontaithe (@GalwayUnitedFC) May 6, 2022
Waterford’s fine run continued with a 4-1 win at Bray.
FULL TIME and it’s an excellent 4-1 win for the Blues here in the Carlisle Grounds against Bray Wanderers.
1-4 #BWFCvWFC pic.twitter.com/9zjcbMjkyp
— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) May 6, 2022
