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Luke Turner of St Patrick's Athletic in action against Kerr McInroy of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne at Richmond Park in Dublin

Friday's League of Ireland results and reports

It was another night of twists and turns in the Premier Division. Read back on how it unfolded.

Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on May 15, 2026 in Birmingham, England

Villa run Liverpool ragged to seal Champions League spot

Kevin dos Santos of Derry City, second from right, is congratulated by team-mates after scoring his sides first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Waterford and Derry City at the RSC in Waterford.

Rylah strikes at death to deny Waterford precious victory

15 May 2026; Daniel Kelly of Shelbourne celebrates with supporters after their side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Kelly the hero as Shelbourne down St Pats at Richmond

15 May 2026; Tyreke Wilson of Dundalk celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Leaders Shamrock Rovers stunned by determined Dundalk

MOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND - MAY 13: Referee John Beaton awards Celtic a penalty following a VAR check during a William Hill Premiership match between Motherwell and Celtic at Fir Park, on May 13, 2026, in Motherwell, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald/SNS Grou

Man charged after referee's personal details leaked

15 May 2026; Patrick Hickey of Bohemians celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Bohemians and Drogheda United at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Rooney and Hickey strikes give Bohs back-to-back wins

20 March 2026; Dylan McGlade of Cobh Ramblers during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Cobh Ramblers and Bray Wanderers at St Colman's Park in Cobh, Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Cobh boost play-off hopes with win over Athlone Town

15 May 2026; Chiedozie Ogbene, right, Conor Coventry, left, and Jack Moylan, centre, during a Republic of Ireland training session at La Finca Resort in Alicante, Spain. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ogbene enjoying leadership role ahead of Grenada

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Seamus Coleman of Everton during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and AS Roma at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Coleman announces an end to Everton playing career

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Southampton fans celebrate during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final Second Leg match between Southampton and Middlesbrough at St Mary's Stadium on May 12, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Matt Watson/Southa

Middlesbrough want Saints thrown out of play-offs

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SSE Airtricity League

20 March 2026; Dylan McGlade of Cobh Ramblers during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Cobh Ramblers and Bray Wanderers at St Colman's Park in Cobh, Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Cobh boost play-off hopes with win over Athlone Town

15 May 2026; Daniel Kelly of Shelbourne celebrates with supporters after their side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Kelly the hero as Shelbourne down St Pats at Richmond

15 May 2026; Tyreke Wilson of Dundalk celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Leaders Shamrock Rovers stunned by determined Dundalk

Kevin dos Santos of Derry City, second from right, is congratulated by team-mates after scoring his sides first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Waterford and Derry City at the RSC in Waterford.

Rylah strikes at death to deny Waterford precious victory

15 May 2026; Patrick Hickey of Bohemians celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Bohemians and Drogheda United at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Rooney and Hickey strikes give Bohs back-to-back wins

Premier League

Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on May 15, 2026 in Birmingham, England

Villa run Liverpool ragged to seal Champions League spot

Aston Villa enjoyed a perfect send off ahead of the Europa League final as a 4-2 win over Liverpool booked their place in next season's Champions League and left the Reds still sweating over their qualification.

Head Coach Michael Carrick of Manchester United poses at Carrington Training Ground on January 13, 2026 in Manchester, England.

Carrick close to two-year deal with Manchester United

Keith Andrews

Andrews nominated for Manager of the Season

Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, celebrates following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield on April 25, 2026 in Liverpool, England.

Slot: I have every reason to believe I'm staying

World Cup

Two artists at World Cup

Shakira and Burna Boy team up for official World Cup song

artists for World Cup half-time

Madonna, Shakira & BTS for World Cup final half-time show

Ben White

White ruled out for rest of season, set to miss World Cup

LISBON, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 17: Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica speaks towards Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio do SL Benfica

Prestianni's World Cup hopes hit by worldwide ban

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 5: FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump during the FIFA World Cup 2026 official draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis -

FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks

'Gianni is fantastic, he's a friend of mine, he talked about it, I said, 'you do whatever you want,'' the US president said

'Let them play' - Trump backs Infantino's stance on Iran

LISBON, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 17: Gianluca Prestianni of SL Benfica confronts with alleged racist comments directed at Goal Scorer Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid C.F. after goal celebrations during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off

Players who cover mouths could face red card at World Cup