Drogheda defeat Rovers to knock them off the top of the table 

Rovers have now failed to beat Drogheda in their last five league meetings as a first win in eight games for Kevin Doherty’s side ruined Stephen Bradley’s 300th game in charge of the Hoops.

WINNING FEELING: Emmanuel Adegboyega of Drogheda United celebrates after Drogheda defeat Shamrock Rovers. Pic:Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Shamrock Rovers 1 Drogheda United 2 

Drogheda United proved Shamrock Rovers’ bogey side yet again as the champions were knocked off the top of the table in this classic smash-and-grab raid at Tallaght Stadium.