An impressive away day for James Keddy and his Wexford FC saw the Ferrycarrig outfit collect all three points against Finn Harps in Ballybofey.
It was an assured away performance, with a sense of quality and determination coursing through this Wexford side.
Hitman Aaron Dobbs netted the game's only goal in the 64th minute, his sixth goal in his last five outings.
All the highlights from a great night away at Finn Park
Aaron Dobbs with his 11th goal of the season, and Charlie Heffernan with his 5th clean sheet! ?
Watch: https://t.co/znz8OCuxBI
— Wexford FC (@WexfordFC) June 24, 2023
The result sees Keddy's side remain hot on the tail off fifth-placed Bray Wanderers, with a trip to Longford Town as the next outing for his side.
Keith Long's Waterford FC suffered a defeat in Cork against a dogged Cobh Ramblers.
In a highly controversial outing, the Blues fell to a one-nil defeat, seeing the gap grow to 13 points behind league-leaders Galway United.
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Blues Head Coach Keith Long’s reaction to last night’s 1-0 defeat on the road.
Back in RSC action this Friday when we face Finn Harps - tickets are now on sale ?
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— Waterford FC (@WaterfordFCie) June 24, 2023
"I think we got what we deserved tonight - which was nothing from the game," Long said after the defeat.
"We were nice in the first half, created some openings - some half chances, but didn't really test their goalkeeper enough, didn't really play with great intensity or tempo."
The result leaves his side in second place, with a cushion of ten points over their hosts on the evening in third position.
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Nice to be back after the break ?
GAL 4-0 LON#ItsATribalThing | Match Partner: @CroiHeartStroke pic.twitter.com/nHRd699qoS
— Gaillimh Aontaithe (@GalwayUnitedFC) June 23, 2023
Galway United continued their ominous charge towards the Premier Division with a comprehensive four-nil victory at home to Longford.
John Caulfield's side have now built a 13-point lead, winning 18 of their 20 league games in 2023.
By god what a finish. @EndaCurran1 ?#LOI | @TreatyUnitedFC pic.twitter.com/4LbWIwufqo
— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 24, 2023
Treaty United enjoyed a two-nil road victory over Athlone Town, claiming a valuable three points after five games without a win.
Enda Curran scored the pick of the night, in a goal that will certainly be considered at the end of the season.
Match Report
Bray Wanderers 3 Kerry FC 2
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— Bray Wanderers FC (@BrayWanderers) June 24, 2023
Finally, Ian Ryan's Bray Wanderers enjoyed a home victory against league-newcomers Kerry FC.
A highly-competitive encounter ending in a five-goal spectacle, with Bray keeping the slenderest of margins over Wexford.
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