League of Ireland: Derry City beat Rovers, Waterford secure late equaliser against Drogheda

James Clarke's goal in the 26th minute meant things ended 1-0 in Derry City's favour.
League of Ireland: Derry City beat Rovers, Waterford secure late equaliser against Drogheda

Eva Osborne

Four games took place in the Premier Division of the SSE Airtricity League this evening.

Derry City came out on top against former league leaders Shamrock Rovers at Celtic Park.

James Clarke's goal in the 26th minute meant things ended 1-0 in Derry City's favour.

A goal in the opening minute from Markuss Strods gave Bohemians an early 1-0 lead at St Pat's.

St Pat's then went on to score three, thanks to Ryan Edmondson and Jamie Lennon. They are now top of the league table.

Waterford clawed back a late equaliser against Galway United through Dean McMenamy.

Killian Brouder's goal in the 42nd minute had Galway United in the lead for most of the game.

Drogheda United came back from 2-0 down to win 4-3 against Shelbourne.

Sean Boyd, Paddy Barrett, and Harry Wood scored for Shelbourne, while Warren Davis, Edwin Agbaje, and Conor Keeley got on the scoresheet for Drogheda United.

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