Rovers reach the top for first time this season after UCD wilt

In-form Clarke strikes first as champions see off Students again to rise to the summit after Bohs' defeat to Derry

GOLDEN HOUR: Trevor Clarke of Shamrock Rovers celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between UCD and Shamrock Rovers at the UCD Bowl in Dublin. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

UCD 0 Shamrock Rovers 3

Shamrock Rovers went top of the table for the first time in this league campaign after their comprehensive 3-0 win at the UCD Bowl was coupled with Bohemians’ 1-0 defeat at Dalymount Park to Derry City.