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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbourne | 24 | 47 |
| Derry City | 25 | 44 |
| Waterford FC | 24 | 37 |
| Shamrock Rovers | 23 | 34 |
| Galway United FC | 23 | 34 |
| Sligo Rovers | 24 | 34 |
| St Patrick's Athletic | 25 | 28 |
| Bohemian FC | 22 | 26 |
| Dundalk | 24 | 22 |
| Drogheda United | 24 | 17 |
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.
125 Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 E0Y7, Ireland
(+353) 1 454 6332
(+353) 1 454 6211
