LOUTH SFC:LOUTH CHAMPIONS Mattock Rangers remain on course to retain their crown after defeating favourites St Patrick's by 1-11 to 0-10 in Dromiskin last night.

Kit Henry’s side were the better team for the majority of a thrilling contest but needed a Robbie Brennan goal midway through the second half to wrestle control back from a St Patrick’s side who put up a brave fight after the break when they trailed by 0-5 to 0-2.

SCORERS – Mattock Rangers1-11: R Brennan 1-0, D Reid 0-5 (four frees), Darren Brennan, N Sharkey 0-2 each, C Grimes 0-1 (free), M Brennan 0-1. St Patrick's0-10: E Carroll 0-4 (three frees), P Keenan, K White 0-2 each, R Finnegan, A McCann 0-1 each.