A first-half stoppage-time goal from Anto Flood secured the points for the Saints at the Belfield Bowl.
The Saints quest for all 3 points was helped with the dismissal of James Kavanagh for the home side just before the break.
| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Rovers | 31 | 63 |
| Derry City | 32 | 51 |
| Bohemian FC | 32 | 50 |
| Drogheda United | 32 | 47 |
| St Patrick's Athletic | 32 | 46 |
| Shelbourne | 31 | 46 |
| Sligo Rovers | 32 | 37 |
| Galway United | 32 | 34 |
| Waterford FC | 32 | 34 |
| Cork City | 32 | 23 |
Founded in 1929 the 'Saints' play in the Premier Division of the SSE Airtricity League at Richmond Park, in Inchicore Dublin 8, Ireland.
125 Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 E0Y7, Ireland
(+353) 1 454 6332
(+353) 1 454 6211
