Sunday Sport: Shelbourne seek to extend lead, Drogheda and Wexford fight for FAI Cup final spot

Soccer

League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division

Shelbourne can give themselves a seven point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League table this evening.

They would go clear of second placed Derry with three games remaining with a victory over Shamrock Rovers.

That game gets underway in Tallaght Stadium from 5.45pm.

FAI Cup

A rare trip to the Aviva Stadium is up for grabs in the second FAI Cup semi-final this afternoon.

Drogheda United and Wexford FC will battle it out to see who joins Derry City in this year’s decider.

The Candystripes booked their spot thanks to a 2-0 win over Bohemians on Friday.

Today’s last four clash will kick off at Weavers Park from 2.50pm.

Premier League

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said he is not thinking about the possibility of the club’s ownership and fans running out of patience with him.

United have lost three of their opening six Premier League games and face another tough test against Aston Villa today.

Ten Hag believes they’ll improve, given time.

Kick off at Villa Park is at 2pm, while at the same time, Chelsea play host to Nottingham Forest.

The late game is at the Amex Stadium where Tottenham will come up against Brighton from 4:30pm.

Women’s Super League

Manchester City can take advantage of Chelsea and Manchester United not playing in the WSL today.

The Sky Blues can go above their rivals in the league table with a win over West Ham, with kick off at 1pm.

At 2pm, Everton make the trip to Arsenal, while Tottenham and Liverpool clash at 2.15pm.

Leicester City and Crystal Palace meet in the final game of the day at 3pm.

Scottish Premiership

The top three are all in action in the Scottish Premiership this afternoon.

Leaders Celtic make the trip to Ross County for the early game at 12pm

It is a 3pm start for second placed Aberdeen, who welcome Hearts.

Third placed Rangers come up against St Johnstone at 8pm.

Golf

Tom McKibbin is the best of the Irish ahead of the final round of action at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

He’ll take to the Old Course today in a tie for 22nd on 12 under par.

Padraig Harrington is a shot further back while Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy are both 10 under par.

Alex Maguire didn’t make the cut despite a third round 67 yesterday.

England’s Tyrell Hatton is the man to catch and leads by a shot on 22 under par.

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