Goals from Anthony Murphy and Darragh Maguire were enough to give the Saints three points in Friday's Dublin Derby against Shamrock Rovers.
Meanwhile Drogheda Utd were held to a two all draw by Cork City giving Pats a two point lead over the Boynesiders and leaving them nine points ahead of third placed Cork.
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| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbourne | 10 | 21 |
| Derry City | 10 | 16 |
| Shamrock Rovers | 9 | 15 |
| St Patrick's Athletic | 10 | 14 |
| Bohemian FC | 9 | 13 |
| Sligo Rovers | 9 | 12 |
| Waterford FC | 10 | 12 |
| Galway United FC | 9 | 11 |
| Drogheda United | 9 | 8 |
| Dundalk | 9 | 4 |
Founded in 1929 the 'Saints' are the current FAI Cup holders and play in the Premier Division of the SSE Airtricity League at Richmond Park, in Inchicore Dublin 8, Ireland.
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