With safety assured, UCD boss Martin Russell rotates his squad for an end-of-season game against Sligo. The result is a quiet game, with UCD's only goal being a goal kick charged down by Ciarán Kilduff to equal the record for most league goals in a season (15) and most goals in a season (18).
Despite an early goal from Dave McMillan, UCD end up on the wrong end of a 5-2 scoreline against reigning league champions Sligo Rovers in the Showgrounds. Dean Clarke nabs the Students' other goal.
UCD seal the First Division title in an amazing night in the First Division. One point ahead of Shels going into the game, UCD crush Athlone and then head into the dressing room to catch the end of Shels' game against Longford, which had kicked off 15 minutes later. When the goals have finished raining in, UCD are - CHAMPIONS!!
Gary Twigg's predatory instincts deny UCD a deserved point in front of a record Bowl crowd.