CHAMPIONS Shamrock Rovers will be hoping to stretch their three-point lead at the top of Airtricity Premier Division when they take on basement side Drogheda United at Hunky Dory Park.

NEWLY-PROMOTED Derry City picked up their first Premier Division points of the season when an early goal from winger Gareth McGlynn set them on the path to victory over UCD in a tense encounter at the Belfield Bowl.