Drogheda United have taken full advantage of their game in hand and moved top of the eircom Premier League with a 4-1 win over Bray Wanderers at United Park.
Drogs kicked off this evening knowing that a win would leave them one point ahead of long term leaders St. Patrick's Athletic who were held scoreless by Bray at the weekend.
James Keddy got the homeside off to the perfect start when he found the net after just three minutes, but Alan Cawley kept Bray in the game with a 14t minute strike.
However, centre back Graham Gartland restored Drogheda's advantage after 20 minutes and moments before halftime Gavin Whelan doubled the lead.
Sami Ristila's goal was enough to beat Derry at the weekend and the Finn was on target again in the second half to ensure Paul Doolin's occupy top spot tonight.
At Flancare Park, Roy O'Donovan netted twice for Cork City to move within one point of fourth placed Shamrock Rovers.
Gary Deegan was on target for the home side in the 54th minute.
