Sligo Rovers 3 St Patrick’s Athletic 2

Drogheda United are still only four points off the top of the table, but their unexpected defeat by leaders Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on Saturday night raises questions about the Boynesiders’ ability to finish the season in style.

Gavin Peers ensured Sligo Rovers’ Europa League campaign is far from over after scoring a vital away goal in last night’s first-leg clash with Spartak Trnava in Slovakia.

European gains is top of Ian Baraclough’s agenda as Sligo Rovers go into Europa League action tonight in Slovakia, where they are plotting an away victory.

SLIGO ROVERS moved two points clear in the Airtricity Premier League following a scoreless draw at the Showgrounds.