Premier Division Round-Up: Cork City move a step closer to the drop as Bohs defeat Shels at Tolka

Cork City moved a step closer to relegation from the top-flight as St Patrick’s Athletic proved to have too much for Neale Fenn’s charges.

The visitors were quicker off the mark, and they took the lead after Robbie Benson’s corner evaded everyone but Alan Bennett at the far post who turned the ball into his own net.

Worse was to follow for the Rebel Army after ten minutes, as Bennett strode towards the right-hand touchline with the ball after a scramble in his own box.

As he and Uniss Kargbo dallied, the latter’s clearance was charged down by Jordan Gibson.

The visitors’ winger had time to control the ball before shooting past the exposed McNulty.

City captain Gearoid Morrissey did halve the deficit however for City but it was not enough as the Leesiders left Turners Cross with no points to show for their efforts.

Bohemians will guarantee European football for another season with a win at Turner’s Cross on Friday following a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Dublin rivals Shelbourne.

Danny Grant netted his first senior hat-trick as Keith Long’s side showed their ruthlessness in the final third, and Shels their generosity at the back.

Georgie Poynton had an eventful game at right-back for Shels, missing a penalty before netting a late consolation with his head.