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Final round of SSE Airtricity League fixtures moved to Monday

Final round of SSE Airtricity League fixtures moved to Monday
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The entire final round of SSE Airtricity League Premier Division games has moved to Monday night.

This is due to the Shamrock Rovers v Derry City game being rescheduled to next Saturday, after Derry City was unable to fulfil the original fixture due to coronavirus.

Waterford FC will travel to Ballybofey to plan Finn Harps in a crucial game to keep hopes of European qualification alive.

The Candystripes have escaped sanction for failing to fulfil the fixture after one of their players and a backroom team member tested positive for coronavirus.

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An FAI statement said: "Following Derry City's failure to fulfil the scheduled SSE Airtricity League fixture against Shamrock Rovers on October 28th, the Independent Disciplinary Committee of the Football Association of Ireland has today ruled that no sanctions will be imposed on the club.

"The charge was brought in accordance with FAI rules after a COVID-19 outbreak and the decision of the Northern Ireland Public Health Agency to stand down their first team squad, left Derry City unable to fulfil the fixture.

"The Shamrock Rovers v Derry City game has now been rescheduled for this Saturday, November 7th, at Tallaght Stadium with a 3pm kick-off time.

"Consequently, the final series of games in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division will now place next Monday night, November 9th, with all five games kicking-off at 7.30pm."

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Players from Shamrock Rovers have laid claim to the SSE Airtricity Premier Division trophy last night.

In their final home game of the season, the final score saw Rovers draw 0-0 with St Pat’s in Tallaght Stadium on Wednesday night.

 

 

 

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