Cork City out to start playoff preparations on right foot with visit of champions 

Shamrock Rovers wrapped up their fourth title on the trot at the weekend. 

FOCUS: Cork City manager Richie Holland. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Today’s result won’t change the contrasting finishing positions for Cork City and Shamrock Rovers but the visit of the champions marks the start of the Rebel Army’s playoff preparations.

Sligo Rovers claimed the point they needed to avoid being caught by City over the last two games, meaning the ninth-placed team must conquer either Waterford or Cobh Ramblers at Richmond Park on Friday week, November 10, to preserve their Premier status.