Derry City picked up a super win on Friday night in Dublin as Michael Duffy scored the match winning goal three minutes into injury time for the Candystrips to take a 0-1 victory at Tolka Park.
The Brandywell side move above Shels into 5th in the Premier Division standings.
Elsewhere, St Patrick’s Athletic have blew the title race open with Stephen Kenny’s side massively boosting their title hopes thanks to a 2-0 win over the leaders Shamrock Rovers.
Aidan Keena and Jason McClelland were on target at Richmond Park as Pat’s moved within three points the table toppers.
Bohemians are also three points behind the Hoops after bouncing back from two down to win 3-2 at Galway United.
Drogheda United beat basement side Sligo Rovers 2-nil and Waterford and Dundalk drew 1-1.
League of Ireland Premier Division Results
Shelbourne 0 Derry City 1
Drogheda United 2 Sligo Rovers 0
Galway United 2 Bohemians 3
Waterford 1 Dundalk 1
St Patricks Athletic 2 Shamrock Rovers 0
