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Sunday 28 May 2023 Dublin: 12°C

# First division

Last week
21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023
# around the grounds
Galway go 13 points clear at top, Wexford fire home six in victory over Kerry
It finished all square between Bray Wanderers and Cobh Ramblers, while Finn Harps defeated Treaty United 3-0.
This month
May 2023
# Review
Leaders Galway earn convincing win, Kerry brought back down to earth
Meanwhile, second-place Waterford earned a convincing 4-0 win away to Finn Harps.
Last month
April 2023
# around the grounds
UCD stun Bohs with late goal to draw, Galway dominance continues with 11th win
Elsewhere in the First Division tonight, Waterford’s Ronan Coughlan inspired their win over Bray Wanderers.
This year
2023
# Wrap
High-flying Galway make it 6 from 6
John Caulfield’s men consolidated their lead at the top, while Kerry FC remain without a win.
# WNL
O'Gorman grabs winner for Shamrock Rovers, Shels hit Cork City for six
Bohemians and Wexford Youths both won 1-0 away from home.
# LOI
Waterford FC claim 'opposition analyst' removed after allegedly filming session
The League of Ireland side say they will report the incident to the FAI.
# First division
Waterford and Longford share the spoils at RSC
Mohamed Boudiaf’s header snatched a point for Longford in the south-east.
# Great expectations
Can GAA-mad Kerry become an Irish soccer stronghold?
Manager Billy Dennehy and captain Matt Keane discuss the League of Ireland’s newest addition.
Last year
2022
# too strong
Waterford storm past Galway to book play-off final date against UCD
A comfortable win for the Blues tonight.
# Shock
Major upset sees Cork City's 24-game unbeaten run come to an end
Treaty United earned a surprise 2-0 win at Turner’s Cross.
# Six of the best
Cork City thrash Athlone to extend lead at the top of the First Division
A 6-1 win as their closest rivals dropped points made it a perfect night for Cork City.
# Stalemate
10-man Galway hang on at Cork City as First Division title picture remains the same
The sides played out a scoreless draw at Turner’s Cross.
# First division
Perfect Newcastle send off for Alex Murphy as Galway ease to win to stay in title hunt
Elsewhere in the second tier, Waterford were humbled 3-1 by Wexford, Treaty closed the gap on Longford to three points while Bray beat Athlone.
# Class
Watch: Stunning David Beckham-esque goal lights up First Division clash
Take a bow, Jack Lynch.
# LOI
Crowd trouble overshadows game as Longford and Bray play out drab draw
It finished 1-1 at Bishopsgate.
# Staying Put
Wexford manager Ryan turns down Waterford and reaffirms commitment to the club
The 34-year-old had reportedly emerged as the leading candidate to take over at the RSC.
# First division
Galway United come out on top of scrappy affair with narrow win over Cobh
John Caulfield’s outfit are now three points off Cork at the top of the table.
# Going Well
Cork City's superb start to the season continues
The Leesiders earned a convincing win over Athlone Town this evening.
# Stalemate
Cobh and Treaty United play out uninspired draw
Elsewhere, Galway came back to earn a 2-2 draw with Waterford.
# First division
Galway United record first league win in Cork since 1993
Ed McCarthy scored the only goal of the game just before the half-time break.
# First division
Cork City hit Bray Wanderers for six
A second-half blitz saw the Leesiders score four goals in three minutes at the Carlisle Grounds.
All time
# looking ahead
Confirmed: 9 teams will compete in First Division next year
It was recently announced that Cabinteely and Bray Wanderers have merged.
# Students
UCD survive scare to see off Treaty comeback and seal promotion play-off spot
The Students now face Bray Wanderers at a neutral venue in two weeks’ time.
# First division
Galway United school UCD on a wild night in the west
John Caulfield’s side delivered a dynamic four-goal display.
# On the up
John Caulfield pens new deal with promotion-chasers Galway United
The ex-Cork City boss has signed up until the end of 2023.
# First division
Shaw's hat-trick is not enough as Bray lose to O'Brien's UCD
Harvey O’Brien, Sam Todd, Liam Kerrigan and Eoin Farrell all scored for the Students in a 4-3 win.
# Three and easy
Galway United pick up 3-1 win to inflict first league defeat of the season on Shels
Shane Doherty, Killian Brouder and Ruairi Keating were all on target for the hosts.
# Top Of The Tree
Shelbourne stretch First Division lead to 10 points after scoreless draw against UCD
It was a huge result for the Reds who came into the game with several players unavailable this week.
# Going Well
Local lad Lynch the hero as Treaty United's fairytale First Division campaign continues
The Limerick side beat UCD 2-1 at Markets Fields, while elsewhere, leaders Shelbourne saw off Athlone Town.
# First division
Late, great equaliser ends Shelbourne's eight-game winning run and rescues point for Treaty
Willie Armshaw’s stunning 94th-minute strike ensured it finished 1-1 at Market Fields.
# First division
Treaty United seal massive win in five-goal thriller on first-ever visit to Turner's Cross
Treaty stay joint-second, while Cork City sit second from the bottom after their eighth defeat.
# First division
Shelbourne move five points clear after top-of-the-table win over UCD
A Ryan Brennan brace proved to be the difference at Tolka Park.
# First division
Shelbourne cruise past Cabinteely to continue winning run
Ian Morris’ side hadn’t beaten Cabinteely in their last six attempts.
# treaty united
League of Ireland newcomers hold on with 10 men for draw in historic first game
A scoreless draw for Treaty United in their first game today, away to Bray Wanderers.
# Arrival
Cork City sign young midfielder on loan from Preston
Jack Baxter becomes the fourth recent arrival at Turner’s Cross.
# LOI
Treaty United, St Francis and Yola FC set to apply for LOI First Division licences
Today is the deadline for clubs to submit their interest.
# First division
Drogheda go top in push for Premier Division promotion as Bray slip up against Galway
Drogheda are a point clear going into the final round of games on Tuesday night.
# First division
Cabinteely miss chance to secure play-offs with heavy UCD defeat
The students have instead put one foot in the post-season series with a 5-1 win.
# Wrap
Longford Town bounce back against Cabinteely while Cobh put four goals past Wexford Youths
There were three games down for decision in the First Division this evening.
# Round-Up
Setback for title-chasers Longford after 6-2 defeat to Galway United while Cabinteely overcome Cobh
Tonight’s results put Cabinteely on level points with Longford Town.