Shamrock Rovers fail to clinch title as St Pat's take derby spoils

A goal worthy of winning any game from Simon Power was enough to earn the Saints a massive three points  and ensure there was no repeat of the scenes from 2023 when Rovers clinched the title in Inchicore

St Pat's Simon Power celebrates scoring the winner against Shamrock Rovers with Mason Melia at Richmond Park on Friday night. Picture: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Premier Division: St Patrick’s Athletic 1 Shamrock Rovers 0 

The champagne remains on ice for the champions elect as they went down 1-0 away at European-chasing St Pat’s in a heated Dublin derby.