St Pat's go top

League of Ireland round-up : St Patrick's Athletic moved clear at the top of the eircom League Premier Division tonight after…

League of Ireland round-up: St Patrick's Athletic moved clear at the top of the eircom League Premier Division tonight after claiming the prized scalp of Derry City at the Brandywell.

John McDonnell's side maintained their 100 per cent start to the season, Anthony Murphy's first-half header enough to secure a 1-0 win and the three points.

Drogheda  United move ahead of Derry into second place thanks to a 3-2 win at newcomers Galway United, an Eamon Zayed strike fully five minutes into injury time finally breaking the home side's resolve.

Elsewhere, Cork City notched their first win of the season beating UCD 1-0 while Sligo Rovers ensure Longford's poor start continued with a 1-0 win at Flancare Park.

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