It's tight at the top

FOR the second year running, Derry City look set to push the eircom League race right to the wire, and while Cork City will once again be their final opponents, this time its Shelbourne who the Candystripes have in their sights.

Tuesday night’s 2-0 victory over Shels in front of a packed house at the Brandywell has cut the Dubliners’ lead at the top to three points — and Derry also have a game in hand.

The run-in for the Foylesiders will see them face Bray Wanderers at home, Drogheda United away, St Patrick’s Athletic away, Waterford United away and Cork City at home.