A late Chris Forrester penalty was needed to book St Patrick's Athletic's passage through to the second round of the Sports Direct FAI Cup.
But the side sitting second in the Premier Division table were pushed all the way by First Division Longford Town, who finished with nine men at Bishopsgate.
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| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbourne | 29 | 53 |
| Derry City | 29 | 49 |
| Sligo Rovers | 29 | 43 |
| Galway United FC | 28 | 42 |
| Waterford FC | 29 | 40 |
| Shamrock Rovers | 27 | 39 |
| St Patrick's Athletic | 29 | 38 |
| Bohemian FC | 28 | 33 |
| Drogheda United | 29 | 25 |
| Dundalk | 29 | 24 |
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
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