Shamrock Rovers replace opponents Drogheda United at the top of the table after convincing home win
Shamrock Rovers 3 Drogheda United 0
Granted, the Premier Division table has proved absurdly congested so far as the season approaches the halfway point.
But for the first time this year Shamrock Rovers are at the summit, albeit on goal difference. There is a long, long way to go still, but this weekend they are sitting exactly where they want to be. Drogheda United arrived at the Dublin 24 venue top of the league but the Hoops have taken that spot off them for now, as two quick-fire goals from Aaron Greene and Lee Grace shortly after the restart saw Stephen Bradley's men extend their unbeaten run against the FAI Cup champions to eight games.
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