Back to back draws for Derry City has resulted in the Candystrips losing top spot in the Premier Division of the SSE Airtricity League.
With Shamrock Rovers beating Sligo Rovers, Derry’s scoreless draw with St Pats on Monday means City are now a point behind the Hoops.
The top two will meet at the Tallaght Stadium this Friday.
It was a frustrated Ruaidhri Higgins that spoke to Martin Holmes after the game: