Abandoned Sligo Rovers-Finn Harps tie ruled a draw

Saturday’s 1-1 draw between Sligo Rovers and Finn Harps will stand as a result, despite the matching being abandoned after 86 minutes due to floodlight failure.
Abandoned Sligo Rovers-Finn Harps tie ruled a draw

The SSE Airtricity League has ruled against a replay or continuation of the game and instead decided the points should be shared.

“As League director, I have decided to allot the points according to the goals scored at the time of the abandonment as per Rule 19.16 of the Participation Agreement. The final score of the game is Sligo Rovers 1 Finn Harps 1,” said the FAI’s director of competitions Fran Gavin.

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