Derry City’s 3-0 win over Longford leaves the Brandywell side just three points off third place Sligo Rovers and have opened up a five point gap to fifth placed Bohemians.
Jamie McGonigle, James Akintunde and Junior scored for the Candystrips on Friday evening.
It was another three points and a professional performance from the home side – Manger Ruaidhri Higgins spoke with Martin Holmes after the game: