| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Next match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers |
36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 68 | |
| 2 |
Bohemians |
36 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 65 | |
| 3 |
St Patrick's Athl. |
36 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 24 | 60 | |
| 4 |
Shelbourne |
36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 49 | |
| 5 |
Derry City |
36 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 48 | |
| 6 |
Dundalk |
36 | 11 | 12 | 13 | -4 | 45 | |
| 7 |
Waterford |
36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | -7 | 43 | |
| 8 |
Galway United |
36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | -7 | 42 | |
| 9 |
Drogheda United |
36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | -13 | 40 | |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers |
36 | 5 | 10 | 21 | -38 | 25 |
Match summary
Derry City secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over St Patrick's Athletic at the Brandywell Stadium in a tight encounter from the League of Ireland. The Candystripes found their breakthrough in the 62nd minute when Kévin Santos netted the decisive goal, expertly assisted by Darragh Burns. While Burns himself picked up a yellow card in the first half, his contribution proved vital. St Patrick's Athletic saw several changes throughout the second half as they pushed for an equalizer, with multiple substitutions made in quick succession, but they were unable to break down a resilient Derry defence. James Clarke and Christopher Forrester also received bookings as the match remained fiercely contested until the final whistle.
Shamrock Rovers
Bohemians
St Patrick's Athl.
Shelbourne
Derry City
Dundalk
Waterford
Galway United
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers