League of Ireland Weekly Round-Up: Key Matches and Standings Update
The League of Ireland’s SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division delivered an exciting week of football from March 31 to April 6, 2025. Teams battled for crucial points, leading to significant shifts in the league standings. Here’s a comprehensive summary of the week’s fixtures, results, and the current league table.
Current League Standings (as of April 6, 2025)
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | +8 | 16 |
| 2 | Derry City | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 14 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | +3 | 13 |
| 4 | St Patrick’s Ath | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 11 |
| 5 | Galway United | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 10 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 10 |
| 7 | Dundalk | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 8 |
| 8 | Waterford | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 6 |
| 9 | Cork City | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 4 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 16 | -12 | 3 |
Managerial Reactions
Stephen Bradley, Shamrock Rovers Manager: “The lads put in a fantastic performance today. Our attacking play was top-notch, and keeping a clean sheet adds to the positives.”
Ruaidhrí Higgins, Derry City Manager: “Securing a win against a strong Dundalk side is a testament to our team’s resilience. We aim to build on this momentum.”
Declan Devine, Bohemians Manager: “The victory over Cork City was crucial. The players showed great character, and it’s reflected in our league position.”
Looking Ahead
As the season progresses, the competition remains fierce at both ends of the table. Shamrock Rovers will seek to maintain their lead, while teams like Derry City and Bohemians are in close pursuit. At the bottom, Sligo Rovers and Cork City face challenges to climb out of the relegation zone. Fans can anticipate more thrilling matches in the coming weeks as teams vie for supremacy in the League of Ireland.
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