September 1st and 2nd - Neil Farrugia came off the bench and marked his return with the third goal in Shamrock Rovers three-nil win at home to Bohemians. A tight first half saw Lee Grace head the Hoops in front and when Ronan Finn scored the second early in the second half the game, and Bohemians' title aspirations, were pretty much done. Derry City moved up to second place with an excellent three-one in Dundalk - Will Patching scored twice in that one. If the Candystripes win their game in hand at UCD on Wednesday night they'll reduce the gap on the leaders to just four points ahead of their meeting on September 15th.

St Patricks Athletic hopes of a title challenge took a big blow when they surrendered a lead at Shelbourne to lose two-one. All looked well when Joe Redmond scored the opener but a red card for Jay McGrath followed by two goals in the final ten minutes from Cabral and Paddy Barrett gave Damien Duff's side the bragging rights and all three points.

A Ruairi Keating hat trick helped Cork City beat Sligo Rovers three-nil. The Bit o'Red are in serious trouble now, dropping towards the relegation play-off spot with just a three point advantage over the Leesiders. The final game in the Premier Division on Friday night saw Drogheda record a comfortable three-nil win over UCD. Kevin Doherty's side are now eight points clear of Cork and looking good for another year in the top division.

A second defeat of the season at Longford postponed the title celebrations for Galway for another couple of games. Cristian Magerusen scored the winner as the Midlands side boosted their playoff prospects. Second placed Waterford picked up just one point from six this week - they drew two-all at Treaty United on Monday night and then lost at home to Athlone on Friday night.

Wexford's draw with Finn Harps opened up the playoff picture again - the South East side are now just two points clear of Longford with seven games to play. Bray Wanderers kept their slim playoff prospects alive with a three-one win in Kerry. Cobh Ramblers won again, one-nil at home to Treaty United.

  

September 6th to 9th - With an international break this weekend, the only Premier Division game to take place this week saw Derry City win five-nil at UCD on Wednesday night. Will Patching and Cian Kavanagh both scored twice as the Northern side moved to within four points of leaders Shamrock Rovers. The gap could be down to one point next weekend when the champions visit the Brandywell in a huge game.

There was a full round of games in the first division. Galway United got back to winning ways when they beat Bray Wanderers four-one. Stephen Walsh moved onto thirteen goals for the season, scoring a hat trick in that one. Given their vastly superior goal difference, one more win should be enough to see John Caulfield's side confirmed as champions. Second placed Waterford scored four without reply at Finn Harps to seal their playoff spot, another badly kept secret.

Wexford were the big winners in the playoff race. They scored twice in the last quarter of an hour to win two-one at Treaty United. More good news was to follow when Longford Town dropped points at Kerry in a nil-all draw - only the sixth game this season in which the league newcomers picked up points. Wexford now have a four point cushion in the final play off spot. Cobh Ramblers consolidated third spot on Saturday night when they beat Athlone Town one-nil - Jack Doherty scored the only goal of the game in the second half.

Brian Boyle has moved into the lead in the September competition - he has a score of 77 points and a two point lead over David Doyle in second. Daniell Dorrian is third in the monthly standings with Neil Walsh and Derek McDonald completing the top five for the month so far - full details below:

September 13th and 14th - Graham Burke scored a late penalty at the Brandywell as Shamrock Rovers fought back from a goal down to maintain their four point lead over Derry City. The Candystripes looked to be heading towards a victory that would cut the lead at the top to a single point when Cameron McJannett headed home on the hour. However, a momentary rush of blood to the head from the Derry City defence saw Shane McEleney concede a penalty and a red card which Burke converted to earn a share of the spoils for the Hoops. Both teams have six games left with that four point lead looking bigger as each game passes.

At the bottom, Sligo picked up a much needed victory with a two-nil win at home to UCD on Saturday night. Sligo are six points clear of Cork City in the battle to avoid the relegation play off place. A defeat for UCD at home to Shamrock Rovers on Friday night could confirm the Students' relegation.

In the first division, Galway United moved to the brink of promotion. While they were tonking Dundalk four-nil in the cup, Waterford were slipping to a two-nil defeat against Cobh. One more point will confirm a return to the top division for the Tribesman. Athlone town consolidated their play off place with a two-one win at home to Kerry. The other game in the division finished two-all between Bray Wanderers and Treaty United - a result which did no favours for either sides hopes of a top five finish.

A good month for our overall leader, Brian Boyle, continues. He holds a five point lead over Christopher Uzell at the top of the September leaderboard. David Doyle is now in third place with Paul Moore now in fifth after picking up 22 points this week. Daniel Dorrian is fifth, just ten points off the lead - full details below:

The Greatest League - September 2023 Leaderboard
No.
 Lst Chg
Name
Team Name
Pts
Lst
Chg
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1
 1 0 Brian Boyle Komodo Reds 92 77 15


2
 12 10 Christopher Uzell Heavey's Heroes 87 57 30
3
 2 -1 David Doyle Dublin Is Green and Whitechurch 85 75 10
4
 9 5 Paul Moore JD Sports A Wig 84 62 22
5
 3 -2 Daniel Dorrian Donegallad97 82 70 12
6
 34 28 Conor Claxton Everyone Hates A Bohs Hipster 81 41 40
7
 25 18 Eoghan Brophy Little Ol Shels 81 49 32
8
 4 -4 Neil Walsh Bradley's Babes 79 67 12
9
 19 10 Joe Turner McLaughlin's Aces 77 52 25
10
 14 4 Craig Whelan Saints 1929 76 54 22
11
 5 -6 Derek McDonald The Auld Reds 75 65 10
12
 10 -2 Rob Gaffney Fiorentina Turner 75 60 15
13
 11 -2 Shane Coughlan Shane Lad Rovers 1.0 75 60 15
14
 6 -8 Andy Dunne Phoenix Park Rangers 72 62 10
15
 26 11 Gavin Doherty D12 Shels 72 47 25
16
 7 -9 Jake Murphy 4 In A Row 72 62 10
17
 8 -9 John Brophy Never Going To Beat Eoghan 72 62 10
18
 37 19 Shane McCormack Forty Four In A Row 72 35 37
19
 13 -6 Tony McNamee Swilly Rovers 72 57 15
20
 35 15 Gary Parsons TFTES 70 40 30
21
 29 8 Niall Carroll Yellow Bellies 70 45 25
22
 16 -6 James Connolly FC Igghh 68 54 14
23
 31 8 Fiachra O'Brolachain Borough Hoops 67 42 25
24
 20 -4 Gary Fitzpatrick Devolution 63 51 12
25
 17 -8 Brian Cunningham Dermot Keely Cannae Count 62 52 10
26
 33 7 Tommy Hamill Omeath All-Stars 62 42 20
27
 21 -6 Caroline Carroll Seagulls 60 50 10
28
 22 -6 Darragh Kenny Four In A Row 60 50 10
29
 27 -2 Kevin McQuaide The Longford Langers 60 45 15
30
 28 -2 Kevin Nolan Team Gilzean 60 45 15
31
 24 -7 Darragh Moriarty Moriparty FC 59 49 10
32
 32 0 Joseph Kavanagh Cherry Orchard Thieves 57 42 15
33
 15 -18 Danielle McGarry Shamrock Rovers 56 54 2
34
 40 6 Gary Donnelly One Bray Or Another 56 29 27
35
 23 -12 Keith Ryan He's Gone, Yup Ian Ryan 55 50 5
36
 30 -6 Trevor Rankin I'm Not Finn-ished 55 45 10
37
 18 -19 Daniel Murphy 4 In A Row 52 52 0
38
 36 -2 Tommy Tormey The Four Fs 52 37 15
39
 38 -1 Francis Gilligan Yes, I Think To Myself 42 32 10
40
 41 1 Gerry Draper Everton10 40 25 15
41
 39 -2 Stan Tormey Inter Stan 30 30 0
42
 42 0 Gerry Moore Sligobourne Reds 28 18 10
43
 52 9 Philip Rankin Stevo's Stars 13 3 10
44
 50 6 Gary McGurk Goose Green Mafia 8 4 4
45 43 -2 Gearoid McIntyre 3 Little Martletts 7 7 0
46 44 -2 Conor King Yurt City 5 5 0
47 45 -2 Gary Keating Say It With Flores 5 5 0
48 46 -2 Jack Duffy Bohs Massive 5 5 0
49 47 -2 James Keville Inchicore Draw 5 5 0
50 48 -2 Michael De Verdier Pelletstown Rovers FC 5 5 0
51 49 -2 Sean McLean Watts Happening 5 5 0
52 51 -1 Shane Langan Asbohs 4 4 0
53 54 1 Senan Slattery Clooney-Quin On Top 3 1 2
54 53 -1 Richard Johnston Turnip Heads 1 1 0