Sligo look to extend lead as Pats travel south to in-form Bray

Runaway Premier Division leaders Sligo Rovers will be hoping to open up the gap on the chasing pack when they host Shelbourne at the Showgrounds (7.45pm) tonight.

New boss Ian Baraclough will rely on the same squad as that which saw off champions Shamrock Rovers at the same venue last weekend. But ruled out by a hamstring injury is Cameroon international Joseph Ndo.

“We have a group of lads that are fully focussed long term and in for the long haul. We have set a standard in our opening 11 games with eight wins and three draws — now we must keep that going,” said Baraclough.