Shamrock Rovers beat Derry to keep pressure on Bohemians

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Shamrock Rovers Beat Derry To Keep Pressure On Bohemians
Shamrock Rovers' Jack Byrne celebrates after scoring his teams second goal with Trevor Clarke. Photo: INPHO/Ben Brady
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Shamrock Rovers beat Derry City 2-0 in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game.

Richie Towell and Jack Byrne both found the back of the net for the visitors at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

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With the win the champions go second in the table, four points behind Bohemians who beat Cork City 5-0 earlier on at Dalymount Park.

Elsewhere, Dundalk beat UCD 2-0 in Belfield, while it finished 1-1 between Drogheda and Shelbourne.

While Max Mata found the back of the net for Sligo Rovers as they beat St. Pat's 1-0 in Inchicore.

In the first Division Galway United's 100 per cent start to the season has come to an end. They lost 1-0 by Longford Town at Bishopsgate.

However, they still remain top of the table, seven points clear.

Elsewhere on Monday, Wexford beat Waterford 1-0, Treaty United enjoyed a 3-0 win over Bray and Cobh Ramblers beat Kerry 4-1.

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