Pat’s back on top thanks to Derry old boy Brennan

Derry City 0 St Pat’s Athletic 1

The former Derry player curled the ball off the upright and past Ger Doherty after just two minutes and the men from Inchicore will now believe this could well be their season.

In the 23rd minute a cross from Ger O’Brien found Christy Fagan bursting forward and but for a superb last-ditch tackle by Ryan McBride, Derry could have found themselves in even more difficulty.