The final quarter of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season is upon us, and half of the league could still have a say in who emerges as champions.
With just eight points between first and fifth, all is still to play for with European places also on the line.The season returns from last week’s FAI Cup round with a double-double of six-point contests.
This Friday Bohemians (fourth) play Derry City (third) while Shamrock Rovers (leaders) face Dundalk (fifth). A week later it will be Dundalk meeting Derry as well as Bohs going to take on Shamrock Rovers.
The difference between taking six or zero points in the next seven days could define seasons.Shamrock Rovers go into the final phase with the advantage of the experience of winning the last three titles, a four-point lead, the best goal difference and no distractions of cup football.