Derry reclaim top-spot with scruffy win over Shels

Ryan Graydon's finish earned the Candystripes victory in a repeat of the 2022 FAI Cup final

JUMPING TO FIRST: Ryan Graydon of Derry City celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Derry City at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

SHELBOURNE…0 DERRY CITY…1 (Ryan Graydon 11) 

Any jitters threatening to seep in Derry City’s title charge following two successive draws were dispelled by snaffling a scruffy win at Shelbourne to reclaim top spot.