Shels dig deep to claim victory over 10-man Sligo Rovers

Sligo had Cian Kavanagh red carded during the second half. 

HOT-STEPPING INTO THE WEEKEND: Connor Malley of Sligo Rovers in action against Ellis Chapman of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Shelbourne at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Sligo Rovers 1 Shelbourne 2

CHAMPIONS Shelbourne were forced to dig deep for a 2-1 win at The Showgrounds against bottom of the table Sligo Rovers, who were down to 10 men for the last half-hour due to a red card for Cian Kavanagh.