Sligo Rovers upset the champions on final day to make sure of Premier Division status

Man-of-the-match Oliver Denham and Owen Elding grabbed goals either side of the break to put themselves in the driving seat before Adam Matthews' stunning effort made for a dramatic ending
Sligo Rovers upset the champions on final day to make sure of Premier Division status

Owen Elding celebrates after slotting his penalty with teammate Will Fitzgerald. Pic: James Lawlor/Inpho

SSE Airtricity Premier Division: Shamrock Rovers 1 Sligo Rovers 2 

Sligo Rovers made sure of their Premier Division status with a battling win over the Champions at a raucous Tallaght Stadium.

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