Boyd brace keeps Shels on course for Premier Division glory

Trailing at the break to Pádraig Amond’s penalty and rivals seizing the initiative could have seen Damien Duff’s side in a difficult spot heading into the final two games but this first home since June maintains the two-point cushion.

HAPPY CHAP: Sean Boyd of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring his side's second goal, from a penalty, during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Waterford at Tolka Park in Dublin. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Premier Division: Shelbourne 3 (Boyd 40’, 80', Burt 84') Waterford 1 (Amond 37’ (P))

Previous memories of Waterford for Seán Boyd were an opening-day red card but his brace against the Blues completed a comeback to keep Shelbourne on course for the title.