St Patrick's Athletic began their defence of the EA Sports Cup with a 1-0 win over Bluebell United at Richmond Park, where Billy Dennehy got the winner two minutes before the break.
The Leinster Senior League champions nearly took the game to extra-time, with Lee Desmond clearing the ball of the line after 88 minutes.
| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Rovers | 27 | 54 |
| St Patrick's Athletic | 28 | 50 |
| Bohemian FC | 28 | 47 |
| Dundalk | 28 | 37 |
| Shelbourne | 26 | 34 |
| Derry City | 28 | 33 |
| Galway United FC | 27 | 33 |
| Waterford FC | 28 | 29 |
| Drogheda United | 28 | 28 |
| Sligo Rovers | 28 | 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
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