Reckoning Day arrives at Premier Division summit and basement

Were Cork City to lose at Galway United, they would be effectively facing a third relegation in six years.

Cork City manager Gerard Nash looks on during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Cork City. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Reckoning Day has arrived early in the Premier Division with conclusions at the top and bottom of the table possible by 10pm on Friday.

Should Shamrock Rovers beat Bohemians and Derry City fail to beat Drogheda, the Hoops will regain their title with four games to spare.