A NUMBER OF Irish players were on target in England’s lower-tier leagues today.
In addition to eye-catching displays by Harry Arter among others in the Premier League, Matt Doherty scored Wolves’ second, as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side beat Reading 2-0 today to return to the top of the Championship, two points ahead of second-place Sheffield United.
The Dublin-born right-back was part of Ireland’s squad to face Denmark, but has yet to be capped for the senior side at international level.
Doherty Goal VS Reading.
— Otto (@otto_mendi) November 18, 2017
Great work down the sideline lead to the goal #COYW pic.twitter.com/l7CUjqZWuh
Ipswich striker David McGoldrick, meanwhile, scored his eighth goal of the season and also missed a penalty, as his side drew 2-2 with Hull City.
In addition, in League One, Richie Towell scored his third goal since joining Rotherham on loan from Brighton, but it wasn’t enough, as they were beaten 2-1 by Shrewsbury.
Elsewhere, Eoin Doyle — on loan from Preston — continued his fine goalscoring run. The ex-Sligo Rovers striker scored his 12th and 13th goals of the season as Oldham beat Rochdale 3-1.
Finally, in Scotland, Anthony Stokes scored his ninth goal of the season, but his Hibernian side were beaten 2-1 by St Johnstone ultimately.
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