LSL Senior Sunday: Lucan United see off Kilbarrack United as St Francis and UCD score wins

Lucan United condemned leaders Kilbarrack United to their first defeat of the season with a 3-1 triumph on Friday night. 

Keith Baker’s reigning champions began the season slowly but have shown their mettle in recent weeks with three wins in their last five. 

Though this success was their most significant yet. 

But they fell behind early on with a Mark Townley spot-kick sending Kilbarrack United ahead. 

Mark Byrne equalised for the hosts soon after before Dylan Clausen sent Lucan into the lead on the stroke of half-time. 

Former Shelbourne striker Jamie Doyle then sealed the win with a 70th-minute strike.

Lucan now trail Kilbarrack by 12 points but have three games in hand on the pacesetters.

You can view Martin Doherty’s gallery from the game here.

Second placed Usher Celtic ran out 2-1 winners over St Francis at John Hyland Park. 

But they needed a last-gasp strike from Calvin Douglas to win after Sean O’Mahoney’s opener for Francis was cancelled out by Graham Curran. 

Eddie Lennon’s gallery from the clash can be viewed here.

Meanwhile, UCD saw off St Mochta’s in Belfield 2-1. 

The Sky Blues triumphed with goals from Louis Dignam and Brian Mulcahy. Dean Casey netted a second half consolation for the visitors. 

And at Hadden Park, a brace from Dave Samson gave Bangor Celtic a 2-0 win over Killester Donnycarney.  

Full table here.

Scorers here.

Fixtures here.

Results here.

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