Derry City threw down their title credentials in style with a rousing 4-0 win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park to edge them to within two points of leaders Sligo Rovers overnight.

Ciaran Kilduff proved Shamrock Rovers’ supersub with a dramatic stoppage time winner as they beat Coleraine 2-0 at the Showgrounds for a 2-1 aggregate victory to set up a cracking Setanta Sports Cup quarter-final tie with Linfield.

Without having to kick a ball, league leaders Sligo Rovers were the only winners as Drogheda United and St. Patrick's Athletic played a 0-0 draw at Hunky Dorys Park.

Shamrock Rovers came from behind to beat Cork City 2-1 at Turner's Cross and maintain their mid-season revival with a fourth away win on the spin.

Sligo Rovers moved five points clear at the top of the Premier Division table, with a game in hand, as they beat Shelbourne 3-1 at Tolka Park.

Danny North scored twice for the third game running as Sligo Rovers beat Shelbourne 3-0 to go eight points clear at the top of the table.

Danny North scored twice as Sligo Rovers beat Drogheda United 3-1 at Hunky Dorys Park to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier Division table to four points.

UCD 3 Dundalk 0

UCD 5 Drogheda 4

Victory for Sporting Fingal tonight against UCD will put Liam Buckley’s side top of the table (kick-off 7.45pm).