McPhail and Fahey see red as Rovers go third

Shamrock Rovers 2 St Pat’s Athletic 1

Airtricity Premier Division: Former Republic of Ireland internationals Stephen McPhail and Keith Fahey were sent off as Shamrock Rovers leapfrogged the champions into third place in the Premier Division table.

McPhail was first to see a straight red card on 59 minutes when he headbutted Killian Brennan after the St Patrick’s player reacted to the Rovers’ midfielder’s heavy challenge on team-mate Conor McCormack.