Incredible WNL race goes to wire as top four all win

Wexford Youths, Shelbourne, Peamount United and Athlone Town all collected three points to keep their challenges alive.
Incredible WNL race goes to wire as top four all win

Kylie Murphy of Wexford Youths, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's National League match between Wexford Youths and Sligo Rovers at Ferrycarrig Park in Wexford. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

All four teams at the top remain in contention as a thrilling conclusion to the Women's National League goes down to the final two rounds of matches. 

Wexford Youths, Shelbourne, Peamount United and Athlone Town all collected three points to keep their challenges alive. Kylie Murphy hit a hat-trick to keep Wexford top. Ireland youngster Jess Stapleton scored the winner for Shels, Emily Corbet bagged five for Athlone and Áine O'Gorman celebrated World Cup qualification in style with two for Peamount at Turner's Cross.

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