Paul Buttner

RTÉ Sport contributor

7 November 2025; Sam Glenfield of Waterford celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division promotion / relegation play-off match between Bray Wanderers and Waterford at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Steph

Waterford survive as Bray denied in play-off again

Sam Glenfield proved Waterford's saviour with a late winner as they had to come from behind to preserve their Premier Division status in a stirring promotion/relegation play-off.

Soccer • 07 Nov

Weakened Hoops denied famous win by late AEK penalty

A 90th minute penalty denied valiant Shamrock Rovers a famous victory as they frustrated AEK in the cauldron of the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens.

Soccer • 06 Nov

Mason Melia of St Patrick's Athletic is tackled by Kerr McInroy (l) and Paddy Barrett - Premier Division, November 2025

Pat's miss out on European race after draw with Shels

Shelbourne hit the woodwork twice while St Patrick's Athletic goalkeeper Joseph Anang made two brilliant saves as the deposed champions had to settle for a third place finish, this scoreless, though thoroughly entertaining, draw not enough for Pat's in their quest to make Europe.

Soccer • 01 Nov

26 October 2025; Shelbourne players celebrate after their side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Shelbourne at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Shelbourne sink Bohs late to secure European football

Kerr McInroy scored a late late winner as Shelbourne came from two goals down to dramatically beat Bohemians 3-2 in a pulsating Dublin derby at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 26 Oct

Daniel Kelly of Shelbourne after scoring against Sligo Rovers at Tolka Park, Premier Division, October 2025

Shels come good against Sligo to maintain European push

Late goals from Daniel Kelly and John Martin broke Sligo Rovers' resolve to keep Shelbourne's quest for Europe well on course after a 3-1 victory at Tolka Park, a fourth win on the trot.

Soccer • 17 Oct

Harry Wood of Shelbourne (l) after scoring penalty against Waterford FC - Premier Division, September 2025

Wood spot on to ensure Shelbourne avoid the blues

As they now prepare for next week's Conference League opener against Swedish side BK Häcken, Harry Wood produced another big goal to keep Shelbourne's quest for European football next summer very much alive after a 2-1 win at home to Waterford.

Soccer • 26 Sep

22 September 2025; Mason Melia of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Cork City at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/

Birthday brace for Melia as Pat's boost European hopes

Mason Melia took 18 minutes to toast his 18th birthday with the first of a brace as St Patrick's Athletic eased to their biggest win of the season.

Soccer • 22 Sep

Archie Meekison celebrates after scoring Bohemians' second goal against Waterford

Bohemians labour to victory to maintain European push

Archie Meekison scored a precious second-half winner as Bohemians laboured to victory over Waterford at Dalymount Park to maintain their quest for European football next summer.

Soccer • 19 Sep

The ball goes through the legs of Bohemians goalkeeper Kacper Chorazka for Derry City's second goal scored by Adam O'Reilly, left, Premier Division, September 2025

Derry defeat Bohs in seven-goal Dalymount thriller

Inspired by skipper Michael Duffy at one end and the brilliance of goalkeeper Brian Maher at the other, Derry City leapfrogged Bohemians into second place in the Premier Division table with a 4-3 victory in a rollercoaster of a game at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 12 Sep

22 August 2025; Douglas James Taylor of Bohemians, right, celebrates with teammate Dayle Rooney after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Cork City at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo

Bohs retain second spot with comfortable win over Cork

Having looked enviously on at their Dublin rivals' adventures in Europe these last few weeks, Bohemians maintained their push for continental football next summer as a clinically taken Douglas James-Taylor brace brought them victory over Cork City at Dalymount Park

Soccer • 22 Aug