Dundalk – St Patrick's Athl.

Dundalk host second‑placed St Patrick’s Athletic in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the title race. The home side sit fourth with 41 points from 30 games, their record of ten wins, eleven draws and nine defeats leaving them just one goal ahead of their opponents in the tally, while St Patrick’s sit on 53 points after 30 matches, having secured fifteen victories, eight draws and seven losses. Both teams have scored 47 goals this season, but Dundalk’s defence has been porous, conceding 46 compared with the Athletics’ stingy 25‑goal concession record. A win for Dundalk could narrow the gap to the leaders, whereas St Patrick’s will look to maintain their momentum and extend their cushion at the top.