John Fallon: League of Ireland mid-season report card

Cathal O'Sullivan's mercurial form has been a rare bright spot for Cork City but darkness beckons when he departs to the UK.

Bringing in experience is a must for Cork City in their battle with relegation. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

History has shown that the team leading the Premier Division at the midway mark tends to end up with the trophy.

Just twice in the last decade – Cork City in 2018 and St Patrick’s Athletic four years later – did the team in command at the turn relinquish their spot at the summit.