Airtricity League Roundup: Pats notch fourth win on the trot

St. Patrick's Athletic ended champions Sligo Rovers' eight-match winning start to the season with an emphatic 2-0 win at Richmond Park to firmly throw down their own title credentials with a fourth straight victory.

Liam Buckley's side started the better and deservedly took the lead on 20 minutes. A corner from Killian Brennan was headed against a post by Kenny Browne and winger Conan Byrne tapped home the rebound.