Goals from Darragh Markey and Dayle Rooney saw Drogheda United finish the Premier Division campaign victorious with a 2-0 home win over already-relegated Finn Harps tonight. While they were comfortable early on and created chances aplenty during a busy second-half showing, this morale-boosting result doesn’t mask the fact there’s much to improve before 2023. Continue reading
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Drogheda United vs. Finn Harps: Both playing for pride in dead rubber to finish the campaign
Two sides struggling for wins this term collide at United Park: Drogheda United host already-relegated Finn Harps in Sunday’s 7pm KO – the visitors’ final top-flight clash as the First Division awaits them in 2023. Will it be a happy end for Harps, or can the Drogs finish strong? Continue reading
Djurgardens 1-0 Shamrock Rovers: Eriksson on target as Blue Stripes finish group unbeaten
Magnus Eriksson’s well-worked first-half finish saw Group F winners Djurgardens end their UEFA Europa Conference League group unbeaten after a 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers at Tele2 Arena – a cagey affair their Irish visitors hope can prove the springboard to better displays in European competition next season and beyond after recording a paltry two points in six games.
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Djurgardens vs. Shamrock Rovers: Hoops keen to finish poor UECL campaign on a high in Sweden
After lifting a third consecutive Premier Division title on Sunday, Shamrock Rovers play for pride in Thursday’s 5.45pm KO from the Tele2 Arena against Group F winners Djurgardens – their final UEFA Europa Conference League fixture. Will they leave Sweden with a morale-boosting victory among European competition, or do the hosts have a surprise in store for tomorrow’s guests?
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Sligo Rovers 1-0 St. Patrick’s Athletic: Keena’s contentious penalty ends Saints’ Euro hopes
A controversial officiating decision helped Sligo Rovers snatch a 1-0 win over St. Patrick’s Athletic, as Aidan Keena’s thunderous second-half penalty ended the visitors’ hopes of European qualification for next season – unless already qualified Derry win the FAI Cup Final.
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Bohemians 2-2 Finn Harps: McDaid’s contentious 89th-minute equaliser stuns wasteful visitors
Declan McDaid’s 89th-minute equaliser saw Bohemians snatch a point vs. relegation-threatened Finn Harps at Dalymount Park in their first match under new boss Declan Devine. The result, coupled with UCD’s 2-1 comeback win over Drogheda on a busy MD34 tonight, has confined Finn Harps to rock bottom of the Premier Division with two league fixtures left to play.
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Preview – Bohemians vs. Finn Harps: Must-win territory for relegation-threatened visitors
Relegation-threatened Finn Harps look to end their six-match winless run away at Dalymount Park in Friday’s 7.45pm KO against a Bohemians side with nothing left to play for – besides pride and potentially impressing new manager Declan Devine as they look with renewed optimism towards 2023. Can their visitors spring a surprise, or will their poor form continue? Continue reading
Dundalk 1-2 St. Patrick’s Athletic: O’Reilly’s stoppage-time winner keeps European hopes alive
Adam O’Reilly was the stoppage-time hero as St. Patrick’s Athletic snatched all three points at Casey’s Field, stunning third-placed Dundalk with a much-needed 2-1 away win tonight. The result means the gap between them has been cut down to just a point, with four league fixtures remaining, as both remain firmly in the hunt for a UEFA Conference League qualification berth.
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Preview – Dundalk vs. St Patrick’s Athletic: European hopefuls collide in Friday’s crunch clash
Having found themselves locked in a game of the season contender at Shelbourne on Monday night, St Patrick’s Athletic travel to fellow European hopefuls Dundalk keen for better fortunes in Friday’s 7.45pm kick-off from Oriel Park: 3rd vs. 4th. So then, who will hold their nerve as the prospect of a top-three place intensifies, with only five matches of the season remaining? Continue reading
Shelbourne 1-1 Bohemians: Farrell’s penalty sees shares spoiled in ill-tempered Dublin Derby
Shane Farrell’s second-half penalty ensured a share of the spoils from an ill-tempered Dublin Derby for Damien Duff’s side, as ten-man Shelbourne recovered to stifle Bohemians and earn a gritty point at Tolka Park. Tyreke Wilson’s early free-kick finish and two defensive injuries in the first 20 minutes suggested it’d be a long night ahead, but they rallied against the odds to draw. Continue reading
Shelbourne vs Bohemians Preview: Premier Division strugglers collide on Friday night
Two of the Premier Division’s bottom half teams clash at Tolka Park on Friday night, as Shelbourne entertain Bohemians with both struggling for consistency of late. Will Bohemians add to Damien Duff’s frustrations here or can the hosts finally end an unwanted H2H streak? Continue reading
CSKA Sofia vs. St Patrick’s Athletic: First part of final UECL qualifying assignment up next
Can St Pats quickly forget their preventable cup defeat as they prepare for a tough task away in Bulgaria, or will CSKA Sofia take a commanding first leg lead with them to the Tallaght Stadium, firmly placing one foot in this season’s UEFA Europa Conference League group stages? Read this match preview, ahead of tonight’s compelling 6pm KO from Stadion Balgarska Armia. Continue reading