| # | 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
Waterford secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Galway United in a pulsating League of Ireland encounter at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre. The home side took an early lead in the 18th minute through a well-taken strike from Padraig Amond, assisted by Tom Lonergan. Amond doubled Waterford's advantage just before halftime, adding another goal to his tally and giving his team a comfortable cushion. However, Galway United responded emphatically in the second half. Lee Devitt Molloy pulled one back in the 52nd minute, followed by Stephen Walsh's equalizer in the 60th minute, assisted by Francely Lomboto, setting up a tense finish. As the clock ticked towards full-time, it was Tom Lonergan who became the hero for Waterford, netting the decisive goal in the 89th minute from a Bernardo Piexoto Couto assist, snatching all three points for his side in a thrilling contest.
Shamrock Rovers
Bohemians
St Patrick's Athl.
Shelbourne
Derry City
Dundalk
Waterford
Galway United
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers