In Pictures: St Patrick's Athletic 1 - 0 Derry City

500 spectators attended the clash between the Athletic and the Candystripes

500 spectators attended the clash between the Athletic and the Candystripes Credit: Eddie Lennon (ETPhotos)

St. Patrick’s Athletic’s objective of joining Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers at the top of the league table was achieved in Richmond Park on Friday night when they recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over Derry City.

Eddie Lennon captured the action by the Camac and is gallery can be viewed here.

Patrick O Connor's match report is below.