Hibernians missed out on the opportunity to be crowned the Premier League champions when they lost their first league game of the season in Southend Park. A win or even a draw would have clinched the title but a Niall O'Toole goal on 43 minutes gave Southend United a one nil victory.
Hibernians remain on a total of 39 points while Southend have 34 points.
Hibernians can still clinch the crown if they get a positive result against either Tramore Rangers of Tramore AFC in their remainng two games.
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At the bottom Bohemians drew 1-1 away to Waterford Crystal.
Dungarvan United remain bottom with 11 points. Bohemians have 13 points and Tramore Rangers 14 points.
