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# Relegation battle

Last year
2022
# Relegation battle
Leeds survive as they produce rare away win at Brentford and Burnley lose at home
Jesse Marsch’s side beat Brentford 2-1 with Jack Harrison smashing home a 94th-minute winner following Raphinha’s opener.
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May 22nd 2022, 6:24 PM
# Relegation battle
Burnley move to within point of Premier League safety with win over Southampton
The Clarets won 2-0 in their first home match since the shock sacking of Sean Dyche.
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Apr 21st 2022, 9:58 PM
# deise deliver
Waterford preserve top-flight status and relegate Westmeath after second-half surge
Sheena McGuckian scored the only goal of the game, after winning the O’Connor Cup with UL yesterday.
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Mar 13th 2022, 6:35 PM
# Relegation battle
Ivan Toney hits late double to ease Brentford fears and deepen Burnley’s
Victory for Burnley would have lifted them out of the bottom three for the first time this season.
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Mar 12th 2022, 5:36 PM
# Relegation battle
Injuries, defeats and tough days - Meath and Cork desperate for 2022 season to improve
Sunday’s meeting in Navan is a key one for both counties.
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Mar 11th 2022, 6:30 AM
All time
# Relegation battle
Watford sack Nigel Pearson ahead of last two games of the season
Pearson was the Hornets’ third manager this season.
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Jul 19th 2020, 3:46 PM
# Appointed
Brian Barry-Murphy appointed manager of relegation-threatened League One side
Jimmy Barry-Murphy took charge following Keith Hill’s sacking and was unbeaten in his four games as caretaker manager.
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Apr 3rd 2019, 9:10 AM
# Strong Finish
Cork come from behind to beat Kilkenny in Division 1A relegation battle
Meanwhile, Armagh defeated Fermanagh in Division Two of the National Football League.
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Mar 16th 2019, 7:26 PM
# Relegation battle
Limerick secure a crucial three points to move further clear of struggling Seagulls
Goals from Cian Coleman and Barry Maguire saw Limerick overcome bottom-placed Bray at the Markets Field.
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Jun 29th 2018, 9:57 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Premier League final day match tracker
We went minute-by-minute on the final day of the Premier League season.
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May 13th 2018, 1:55 PM
# Setback
Drama in the Premier League relegation battle as late goal hurts Palace
Roy Hodgson’s side suffered a blow as they conceded a last-minute equaliser against Bournemouth.
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Apr 7th 2018, 5:10 PM
# Fight for Survival
'Every game matters now, you can't rest on your laurels even for a minute'
Galway United captain Colm Horgan looks forward to his side’s crunch relegation six pointer against St Pat’s later tonight.
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Oct 13th 2017, 7:30 AM
# Relegation battle
Sensational Duggan equaliser in stoppage time earns Limerick decisive draw in Inchicore
The draw means Limerick remain two points above St Pat’s as the relegation battle in the Premier Division intensifies.
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Oct 7th 2017, 7:06 PM
# Relegation battle
Late Cunningham equaliser keeps honours even in Inchicore
Substitute Padraic Cunningham scored a dramatic equaliser six minutes from time for Shane Keegan’s side.
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Jun 30th 2017, 9:48 PM
# Relegation battle
Vardy and Mahrez hit form as revived Leicester produce comeback win over Hull
A performance of champions in a relegation six-pointer.
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Mar 4th 2017, 5:07 PM
# problems
Claudio Ranieri accepts reigning Premier League champions face relegation battle
After seeing his side lose at Sunderland on Saturday, the Foxes boss believes they are in trouble.
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Dec 3rd 2016, 9:05 PM
# Relegation battle
Rafa Benitez's Newcastle earn big win to boost survival bid
Meanwhile, Sunderland needed a last-minute Jermaine Defoe penalty to earn a 1-1 draw at Stoke.
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Apr 30th 2016, 5:11 PM
# connacht clash
Big victory for Mayo in relegation battle as they stop Roscommon's winning run
Mayo survived a late fight-back from Roscommon to secure two valuable league points.
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Mar 27th 2016, 5:26 PM
# Winning
Guzan howler pushes Villa closer to the drop
Remi Garde’s side look certain to return to the second tier for the first time since 1988.
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Mar 19th 2016, 7:37 PM
# Relegation battle
3 clubs will fight for Premier Division survival on the final day of the season
Drogheda United and Galway United are hoping to avoid finishing in the bottom two, while the best Limerick can now aim for is the play-off spot.
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Oct 26th 2015, 4:56 PM
# Relegation battle
Derry City have taken a huge step towards securing their Premier Division status
A setback for Bray Wanderers at the Brandywell.
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Oct 9th 2015, 10:08 PM
# Tension
The Premier League relegation battle is a three-horse race after today's games
Meanwhile, Tottenham boosted their hopes of a Europa League spot with a win today.
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May 16th 2015, 5:22 PM
# Relegation battle
Clinical Bray earn crucial win in battle against the drop
UCD are facing a potential relegation playoff after another poor result.
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Aug 29th 2014, 10:39 PM
# success
Liverpool edge Norwich to close in on title
A late Robert Snodgrass header obliged the Reds to endure a nervy last 10 minutes.
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Apr 20th 2014, 2:14 PM
# Div 3 Wrap
Longford relegated from Division 3 after dramatic game with Wexford
There was only one place to be in Division 3 today.
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Apr 6th 2014, 7:33 PM
# Relegation battle
James O'Donoghue points the way as Kerry leave Kildare in relegation danger
The AllStar forward had an individual 1-5 as Kerry won by six in Newbridge.
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Mar 16th 2014, 4:30 PM
# Miracles can happen
The Great Escape: Six teams to beat the drop on the final day
It’s come down to QPR and Bolton. Who do you fancy to stay up?
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May 13th 2012, 8:05 AM