After another week of European action, Dundalk returned to League duty tonight with a battling win over Wexford Youths.
David McMillan’s first-half strike was enough to give the Lilywhites a 1-0 win at Ferrycarrig Park, which has seen them open-up a four-point lead at the top of the table.
David McMillan scores Dundalk's 1st goal during the @SSEAirtricityLg Premier Division game against Wexford Youths! pic.twitter.com/rAPUQcw8b1
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) August 26, 2016
Cork City are back up to second-place.
After Alan Bennett’s opener, two goals each from Sean Maguire and Karl Sheppard helped the Leesiders to a 5-2 win over Longford Town at Turners Cross.
Bohemians beat St Pat’s in their Dublin derby as Kurtis Byrne’s goal was enough to claim a 1-0 win at Richmond Park.
FT and a Kurtis Byrne free kick gives @bfcdublin all three points vs @stpatsfc in @SSEAirtricityLg tonight! pic.twitter.com/TPWOxT9WWy
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 26, 2016
Also in the Premier Division, Shamrock Rovers beat Finn Harps 2-0 in Ballybofey, with Sean Boyd and Dean Clarke on the scoresheet.
Nervy first half but @ShamrockRovers came much more into it in second half now 2-0 in Ballybofey pic.twitter.com/adcOiLlaBX
— Mark Lynch (@marklynch69) August 26, 2016
In the First Division, Athlone Town thrashed Cabinteely 4-0 and Drogheda United beat their hosts, Waterford United, 3-1 at the RSC.
