Shels win to overtake Peamount and set up crunch title showdown

Shels had a favour from Wexford Youths, who held Peamount 1-1

Cork City's Leah Murphy clears from Shelbourne's Emily Whelan during the SSE Airtricity league Women's National league at Turner's Cross.Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Women's National League

Shelbourne are back on top of the WNL after a 3-1 away win at Cork City, though rivals Peamount — two points behind — have a game in hand. The sides meet in what looks like a title decider in their next league game, following next week's FAI Cup action.