Derry win at Pats to move 3pts clear at the top

Derry’s Jamie McGonigle

Derry City have increased their advantage at the top of the Premier Division to 3 points thanks to a 4-0 win at St Pats and the added assistance from Sligo Rovers who held Shamrock Rovers to a 1-1 draw.

The Candystrips went to Inchicore and found themselves 3-0 after the opening 45 minutes. Jamie McGonigle netted two in the first half with the other from Mattie Smith.

Cameron Dummigan added a fourth on the hour mark as the league leaders picked up a 9th win of the season.

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