Win puts Derry top of Division One

ALLIANZ NFL DIVISION 1: Derry 1-16 Kildare 0-8

Derry jumped to the top of the NFL Division One standings by out-classing Kildare at Celtic Park tonight.

All-Star forward Paddy Bradley pointed nine times as the Oak Leafers secured their third league win.

Mark Lynch's goal from close range after only 90 seconds set the hosts up for a 1-10 to 0-4 half-time lead, with Kildare's John Doyle pointing twice just before the break.

James Kavanagh and Morgan O'Flaherty helped the Lilywhites cut the gap to six points but there was no denying Derry.