Leaders Sligo Rovers leave Finn Harps with three points after entertaining derby

Rovers went ahead after just six minutes

Sligo Rovers’ Lewis Banks celebrates scoring a goal with fans and teammates. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Finn Harps 1 (Owolabi, 7) Sligo Rovers 2 (Parkes 6, Banks 60)

It was a case of mixed emotions for Romeo Parkes as he scored and was later sent off as SSE Airtricity League Premier Division leaders Sligo Rovers beat Finn Harps 2-1 in a very open north-west derby in Ballybofey yesterday evening.