Quigley fires Sligo seven clear

Mark Quigley broke Derry City hearts at The Brandywell last night, the Sligo striker pouncing with five minutes remaining to open up a seven-point lead at the summit of the Premier Division.

And while the Bit O’Red certainly deserved their victory, it was tough on injury-ravaged Derry City, who battled back into the game before being punished for sloppy defensive play.

Missing key personnel such Stewart Greacen, Kevin Deery, Rory Patterson and Mark Farren due to injury, and with first-team regulars Simon Madden and Stephen McLaughlin suspended, Derry were always going to be in difficulty against the league pacesetters.