Michael Duffy on double to send Derry top of table

Derry City moved into top spot in the Premier Division following their fourth victory on the bounce after easily seeing off bottom side UCD.

Leading 1-0 at the break thanks to Jordan McEneff's early strike, second-half goals from Michael Duffy (2) and Matthew Ward sealed the win, with Adam Wells netting a consolation goal for the Students.

As well as taking advantage of Shamrock Rovers' shock home defeat to Drogheda, the Candystripes had a host of other positives, from the game with Will Patching and Michael Duffy linking up well throughout.

Ruaidhrí Higgins' men started on the front foot and deservedly took the lead on 13 minutes as Duffy's left- wing cross found an unmarked McEneff, who headed home from close range despite Kian Moore's best attempts at trying to keep the effort out.

Minutes later, Moore made a stunning save, diving to his right to tip Will Patching's powerful 20 yard drive over the bar.

The Students were forced into a change just before the half-hour mark as Donal Higgins replaced Jesse Dempsey.

Derry went close twice in quick succession on 33 minutes as firstly Duffy's shot was tipped around the post by Moore and the Derry winger's resulting corner found McEneff at the back post, but his side footed shot hit the upright.

Incredibly, the Dubliners had to make another change on 35 minutes as Colin Bolton replaced Samuel Clarke.

McEneff should have scored a second on 42 minutes as Patching's clever through ball released the midfielder but, after steadying himself inside the box, he dragged the shot well off target.