Sport Headlines 21st September

Shamrock Rovers did Cork City a huge favour last night.

That's after they drew 1-1 with league leaders Dundalk.

A mistake by Dundalk keeper Gary Rogers allowed Gary Shaw to give Shamrock Rovers the lead at half-time.

But Brian Gartland salvaged a point for the Lilywhites with a close-range finish mid-way through the second-half.

it means City are now 5 points behind the  Stephen Kenny's side but with a game in hand.

Chelsea came from two goals down to beat 10-man Leicester City 4-2 after extra-time in the pick of last night's third round ties in the League Cup.

Elsewhere, there were comfortable wins for Liverpool and Arsenal but Everton and Bournemouth both suffered surprise defeats to Championship opponents.

Everton were beaten 2-0 by Norwich at Goodison Park, while Preston needed extra-time to defeat Bournemouth 3-2.

There's more third round action tonight.

Manchester United will be hoping to avoid their fourth consecutive defeat across all competitions when they travel to face League One side Northampton.

There's also three all-Premier Division match-ups.

Southampton host Crystal Palace, Man City travel to Swansea and Stoke are up against Hull at the Britannia Stadium.

Also tonight, Celtic play host to Alloa in their Betfred Cup quarter-final at Parkhead.

In the Munster Senior League last night St Mary's defeated Castleview by a goal to nil

Tonight in the FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup Ballincollig take on Tramore Athletic, kick off in O'Shea Park is at 7.45.

In the RedFM Senior Hurling League tonight Killeagh host Saint Finbarrs, throw in is at 7pm.

IN the Premier U21A Hurling Championship Ballymartle take on Na Piarsaigh, that's in Riverstown at 8.

Davy Fitzgerald looks set to end his four-year tenure in charge of the Clare hurlers.

The 45-year-old is expected to release a statement later this week to confirm his departure.

The senior players held a meeting earlier this week where they agreed that it was time for a change of management.