Overview
- Shamrock Rovers, who won 3-1 in Galway on Friday, stayed top after goals from Michael Noonan, Adam Brennan and Tunmise Sobowale.
- Bohemians beat Dundalk 3-1 to end a nine-game winless run, with Ross Tierney leveling before Douglas James-Taylor scored a penalty after Robert Cornwall was sent off.
- Drogheda United edged Derry City 1-0 through a Ryan Brennan penalty in the second half in a tight game at Sullivan & Lambe Park.
- Waterford began life under interim coach Graham Coughlan against St Pat’s, though accounts of the final score differ, with one outlet reporting a Saints comeback win after Chris Forrester’s first-half penalty.
- First Division updates included Cork City beating UCD 2-0 and Bray Wanderers defeating Cobh Ramblers 4-1, shaping the promotion chase below the top tier.