Following the latest series of games, it looks increasingly likely that Derry City will clinch a Europa League place at the end of the season.
City's 2-0 win over Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght leaves them as firm favourites for third spot behind Dundalk and runaway leaders Cork City.
At the other end of the table, the battle to avoid the drop is intensifying with six teams in the scramble to avoid being relegated. Three will go down.
As things now stand....
Tonight, Saturday, Sligo Rovers are at home to St. Patrick's Athletic in another crunch relegation game.
Last night's results:
Bohemians 0, Bray Wanderers 0
Drogheda United 0, Cork City 1
Dundalk 3, Limerick 0
Finn Harps 1, Galway United 3
Shamrock Rovers 0, Derry City 2
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