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It's another busy evening in the League of Ireland, with two Dublin derbies in store as champions Shelbourne head to Tallaght to face Shamrock Rovers and a resurgent Bohemians play host to St Patrick's Athletic.
Elsewhere, league leaders Drogheda United travel to face Galway United, while managerless Waterford take on Derry City.
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51' GOAL! Shels restore parity in style! Shamrock Rovers 1 – Shelbourne 1 What a beaultiful goal and what a dream substitution from Damien Duff as Ali Coote pulls Shels level in an instant. Jamie Norris crosses from the left and Harry Wood breaks it down for Coote to make the run from deep and poke the ball past Ed McGinty! Unbelievable considering Shels didn't manage a shot on target in that entire first-half!
Drogs in front at Eamonn Deacy Park! Galway United 0 - Drogheda United 1 Galway almost took the lead a handful of minutes earlier but Luke Dennison came to his side's rescue. All of a sudden on the stroke of half-time, the ball drops to Darragh Markey on the edge of the box. The March player of the month reacts first and drills it into the bottom corner.
Waterford find the opener at the RSC! Waterford 1 - Derry City 0 It's not the prettiest but Waterford fans won't care in the slightest! Conan Noonan's corner leads to a goal-mouth scramble which is eventually poked home by Darragh Leahy in the 40th-minute.
28' GOAL! Matt Healy puts Rovers ahead! Shamrock Rovers 1 – Shelbourne 0 It's not a great look for Shels' shot-stopper Conor Kearns as it looked like a tame enough strike. Jack Byrne rolls it to Matt Healy outside the box who uses Mark Coyle's frame to curl it around the Shels' captain and into the net. It didn't look particularly powerful - perhaps Kearns' vision was obstructed by Coyle as he attempted to block the strike.
Saints take the lead at Dalymount! Bohemians 0 - St.Patrick's Athletic 1 After some neat play, Axel Sjoberg's cross from right is blocked by a hand in the box. Match referee Damien MacGraith doesn't hesitate and points straight to the spot. Chris Forrester shows his experience as he sends Kacper Chorazka the wrong way from the resulting penalty.
League of Ireland Premier Division (all kick-offs 7.45pm) (61 mins)
Bohemians 0 - St.Patrick's Athletic 1
Galway United 0 - Drogheda United 1
Waterford 1 - Derry City 0
Shamrock Rovers 1 – Shelbourne 1
League of Ireland First Division (all kick-offs 7.45pm) (61 mins)
Bray Wanderers 3 - Kerry 0
Cobh Ramblers 3 - Finn Harps 0
Treaty United 0 - Athlone Town 0
Wexford 0 - UCD 0
4 minutes ago
57' Close! Jack Byrne has been a thorn in Shels' side tonight. The midfielder swivels and aims for the top-right corner - just over the bar. Conor Kearns was rooted to the spot.
5 minutes ago
GOAL! Bray Wanderers 3 - Kerry 0 (51 mins)
What a night at the Carlisle Grounds for Danu Kinsella-Bishop who makes it a hattrick just six minutes into the second-half!
GOAL! Cobh Ramblers 3 - Finn Harps 0 (49 mins)
Things get even better for the Rams as Luka Le Bervet picks out Cian Bargary to extend the host's lead.
8 minutes ago
51' GOAL! Shels restore parity in style! Shamrock Rovers 1 – Shelbourne 1
What a beaultiful goal and what a dream substitution from Damien Duff as Ali Coote pulls Shels level in an instant.
Jamie Norris crosses from the left and Harry Wood breaks it down for Coote to make the run from deep and poke the ball past Ed McGinty!
Unbelievable considering Shels didn't manage a shot on target in that entire first-half!
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𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓!!! 🔴🔴Ali Coote on the pitch a matter of seconds and he's equalised!What a substitution! #LOI | @shelsfc pic.twitter.com/kqdHO0ipGz— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) April 25, 2025
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10 minutes ago
49' A double substitution from Damien Duff as Sam Bone and Kerr McInroy are replaced by Ali Coote and Sean Gannon.
12 minutes ago
47' Chance! Shamrock Rovers resume where they left off before the interval as a poor kick-out from Conor Kearns is picked off.
Michael Noonan finds himself in on goal from an acute angle - Kearns does well to make amends with a strong left leg to save the day.
14 minutes ago
46' The second-half gets under way in Tallaght as Shels get the ball rolling once again. No changes to either team after the break.
17 minutes ago
WATCH: Half-time analysis from Keith Tracey on the Virgin Media panel
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Post-match analysis at half-time in Tallaght. pic.twitter.com/0INUlcZjO3— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) April 25, 2025
23 minutes ago
GOAL! Cobh Ramblers 2 - Finn Harps 0 (45+2 mins)
A second goal of the game for the Rams as David Bosnjak turns provider just before the half-time whistle as Barry Coffey taps in.
27 minutes ago
Half-time: Shamrock Rovers go into the break with the advantage! Sean O'Connor has his say...
Half-time here at Tallaght and it's Rovers on top so far. Graham Burke and 16-year-old Michael Noonan threatening the Reds back line but Matt Healy broke the deadlock before the hour mark with his first goal for the club.
The shot seemed to catch out Kearns, as the ex-Ireland U-21 man celebrated with a golf swing in front of an ecstatic south stand. Rovers could have double it just before the break there as Roberto Lopes headed just wide.
Shels started well but local lad Mipo Odubeko has yet to test really test Ed McGinty so far.
29 minutes ago
Drogs in front at Eamonn Deacy Park! Galway United 0 - Drogheda United 1
Galway almost took the lead a handful of minutes earlier but Luke Dennison came to his side's rescue.
All of a sudden on the stroke of half-time, the ball drops to Darragh Markey on the edge of the box. The March player of the month reacts first and drills it into the bottom corner.
33 minutes ago
45' Some neat work between Graham Burke and Dylan Watts wins a free for Rovers right on the edge of the box as Evan Caffrey commits the foul. The wall comes to Shels' rescue.
There will be 2 minutes of additional time in Tallaght.
35 minutes ago
Waterford find the opener at the RSC! Waterford 1 - Derry City 0
It's not the prettiest but Waterford fans won't care in the slightest! Conan Noonan's corner leads to a goal-mouth scramble which is eventually poked home by Darragh Leahy in the 40th-minute.
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Darragh Leahy puts Waterford in front! 🔵The Blues take the lead approaching the break. pic.twitter.com/Mc4AYMIKMw— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) April 25, 2025
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38 minutes ago
40' Another nervy moment for Conor Kearns! Jack Byrne goes long and Kearns races from his line to try and claim it. The 26-year-old keeper is beaten to it by Micheal Noonan, but Shels scramble to clear their lines before Noonan can capitalise on the half-open goal.
42 minutes ago
34' A decent effort to reply from Shels as Harry Wood crosses to the back post for the lurking Mipo Odubeko. Dan Cleary manages to get a vital touch on it to concede the corner which yields nothing for Damien Duff's men.
43 minutes ago
GOAL! Cobh Ramblers 1 - Finn Harps 0 (28 mins)
St.Colman's Park delights as Nolan Evers finds space to pick out David Bosnjak who placed his shot past David Aziaya in the Finn Harps goal.
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David Bosnjak puts The Rams in front! 🐏Cobh Ramblers score the opening goal at St. Colman's Park. pic.twitter.com/HMPXchvPp6— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) April 25, 2025
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48 minutes ago
28' GOAL! Matt Healy puts Rovers ahead! Shamrock Rovers 1 – Shelbourne 0
It's not a great look for Shels' shot-stopper Conor Kearns as it looked like a tame enough strike.
Jack Byrne rolls it to Matt Healy outside the box who uses Mark Coyle's frame to curl it around the Shels' captain and into the net.
It didn't look particularly powerful - perhaps Kearns' vision was obstructed by Coyle as he attempted to block the strike.
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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐘! ☘️Rovers lead in Tallaght. Conor Kearns got this one all wrong! #LOI pic.twitter.com/MwH1iRGZwo— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) April 25, 2025
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51 minutes ago
Saints take the lead at Dalymount! Bohemians 0 - St.Patrick's Athletic 1
After some neat play, Axel Sjoberg's cross from right is blocked by a hand in the box. Match referee Damien MacGraith doesn't hesitate and points straight to the spot.
Chris Forrester shows his experience as he sends Kacper Chorazka the wrong way from the resulting penalty.
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Chris Forrester from the spot! ⚽The Saints take the lead in Dalymount. pic.twitter.com/kRsVQhHLmJ— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) April 25, 2025
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56 minutes ago
21' Michael Noonan has been impressive so far for the Hoops with some strong hold-up play to bring teammates into the game.
Shels have pressed aggressively out of possession thus far, but they have struggled wrestle control of the game from Rovers' grasp.
Today 03:02 PM
GOAL! Bray Wanderers 2 - Kerry 0 (11 mins)
Two goals in as many minutes for Bray as Danu Bishop Kinsella bags an early brace. The 23-year-old opened the scoring in the 9th-minute before netting a second just two minutes later.
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