Sligo move into six-point lead

LOI review: Sligo Rovers have left St Patrick's Athletic a glimmer of hope ahead of the meeting between the two sides at the…

LOI review:Sligo Rovers have left St Patrick's Athletic a glimmer of hope ahead of the meeting between the two sides at the Showgrounds on October 13th after they were held scoreless by Cork City at Turner's Cross this evening.

The Airtricity League Premier Division leaders are now six points ahead of Pat's with just three games remaining.

At the Carlisle Grounds, Shamrock Rovers put three past Bray Wanderers and conceded one in return.

Killian Brennan and Ken Oman sent Rovers into a 2-0 lead with goals in the 17th and 32nd minutes, before Kieran 'Marty' Waters struck back in the 56th minute with a neat finish.

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Rovers added a third from the spot in the 80th minute.