Gavin Dykes' Derry City are now bottom of the Eircom League

Derry City's hopes of avoiding relegation received mixed news on Friday when UCD drew with St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda defeated Bohemians.

Drogheda's surprise 2-0 win over Bohs means that Derry's hopes of avoiding relegation rest in a possible play-off.

UCD's draw moves the Students a point clear of Derry but the Candystripes, while they are bottom of the table, now have a game in hand on the Belfield outfit.

UCD's lone remaining game in a home contest against Longford while Derry's two final matches are a home contest against Bohemians on Tuesday and the 30 November game in Waterford.

Wins in their final two games will guarantee Derry a play-off place but the Candystripes have claimed only five victories in 34 league contests this season.

With Bohs losing in Drogheda, Shelbourne were confirmed as league champions thanks to their 2-0 win over Cork City at Tolka Park.