Shels look to close in on title

Shelbourne can close in on the eircom League title by opening up a nine-point lead at the top of the premier division if they beat Longford Town at Flancare Park tonight (7.45pm).

Second-placed Cork City will still have a game in hand of their title rivals from Dublin but their 1-1 draw at home to Derry has strengthened Shels’ grip on the league title they are defending from last season.