The battle for a spot in top 3 is getting even more intense, as no team will voluntarily give up their place in the European tournaments. Shamrock Rovers currently occupy the top spot in the table with a minor lead of just 2 points.
The home side will be aiming to close the gap to top 3 this Friday, when they face Dundalk FC .
Dundalk FC are 3rd in the league standing and are just 3 points ahead of their upcoming opponents. Derry City won’t give up without a fight, so expect a thrilling encounter.
Two teams who have equal amount of points so far face each other this week, when Waterford United host St Patricks Dublin at their Waterford Regional Sports Centre.
The situation in the middle part of the standing is quite intense, as four teams are locked on 11 points. Therefore, this еncounter is crucial for both sides, who are eager to move up in the table.
The home will try to increase their leadership on top of the table this weekend, when they face Bohemians FC.
Shamrock Rovers are 1st in the league standing and are unbeaten in their last 6 matches. The away side are just 2 points behind their rivals and they will be aiming for a win, which will help them gain the upper hand in the race for the league title.
In another fixture this Saturday, Shelbourne FC host the bottom placed team of Cork City at their Tolka Park.
Cork City are experiencing difficulties in their most recent league fixtures and the poor results have left them at the 10th spot in the standing. Shelbourne FC, on the other hand, are showing better results and should pick up an easy win this weekend.