Boyd earns Shels draw with Drogs to maintain top spot

On five occasions this term, Damien Duff’s side struck in the last 15 minutes but their late pressure didn’t steal a winner that would’ve swelled their lead to three points.

Shelbourne’s Sean Boyd celebrates his goal. Picture: ©INPHO/Ciaran Culligan

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Shelbourne (Seán Boyd 60) Drogheda United 1 (Frantz Pierrot 3) 

Even without one of their trademark late goals and an insipid record of one win in nine, Shelbourne were able to retain top spot.