Champions win battle of the Rovers to move five points clear

Cleary, Watts and Burke all on target for Shams as cushion is again stretched to five with five games remaining 

Three and easy: Shamrock Rovers’ Graham Burke celebrates after scoring the third goal of the game against Sligo Rovers. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Sligo Rovers 1 Shamrock Rovers 2 

Holders Shamrock Rovers extended their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division back to five points – with five games remaining – following an excellent 3-1 win over Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds.