Hoban stunner keeps Dundalk clear at top

UCD 0 Dundalk 2

Stephen Kenny’s side monopolised possession from the start against a side they had already scored nine league goals against this season, and that became 10 when Andy Boyle teed up Richie Towell on the edge of the box 10 minutes in. The midfielder’s shot took a deflection on its way that gave a wrong-footed Conor O’Donnell no chance.

That was Dundalk’s 100th goal in all competitions this season but it was UCD who should have struck next — Robbie Creevy volleying Chris Mulhall’s centre straight at Peter Cherrie.