Shelbourne extend their lead at the summit

Shelbourne extended their lead over Bohemians at the top of eircom League Premier Division with a 2-0 win over Drogheda United…

Shelbourne extended their lead over Bohemians at the top of eircom League Premier Division with a 2-0 win over Drogheda United at Tolka Park tonight.

While Shels held strong, their nearest rivals Bohs stumbled to a 1-1 draw against Longford at Dalymount Park and lost ground on the league leaders.

Shels are now four points clear at the top.

Tonight's results:

Shelbourne 2-0 Drogheda

Bohemians 1-1 Longford

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