Alarming slump as Cork City feel the pressure

Limerick 2 Cork City 1: It’s 12 years since Cork City last lifted the Premier Division trophy but the last three weeks have proven particularly frustrating for a side that will hope to finally relieve Dundalk of the title when the reigning champions visit Turner’s Cross on Monday.

Runaway leaders thanks to an explosive run of 20 wins in their first 21 games, Cork travelled to Tallaght at the start of September knowing a win against Shamrock Rovers and a slip from Dundalk on the same night would seal their status as champions.

They lost 3-1.