Precious point for lucky Sligo

St Patrick’s Athletic 0 Sligo Rovers 0

Despite a third minute raid involving Alan Keane and Seamus Conneely, the league leaders struggled to impose themselves, with James Chambers the game’s most influential performer in the hosts’ midfield.

A number of corners inside the opening quarter caused a degree of discomfort for Gary Rogers on a difficult night for handling as Sligo rode out the early storm with gradual comfort. Joseph Ndo became increasingly influential as the contest evolved, looking to make use of Seamus Conneely and Mark Quigley at every opportunity, and it was the Cameroonian who instigated the first clear-cut chance for Sligo in the 20th minute.