Shelbourne manager Damien Duff accused a St Patrick's Athletic fan of racially abusing his fitness coach during a match.

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff accused a St Patrick's Athletic fan of racially abusing his fitness coach, Mauro Martins, before their SSE Airtricity Premier Division match at Richmond Park. Shelbourne won the game 2-1. Duff praised his players for their solidarity and family-like bond, which he believes fueled their performance. The win put Shelbourne five points ahead in the league after Derry City's defeat.