Shamrock Rovers – Sligo Rovers

Match analysis

Shamrock Rovers’ grip on the league summit was shaken as they fell 1‑2 at home to Sligu Rovers, a result that leaves the champions on 56 points from 30 games, still boasting a superior goal difference of +17. The defeat drags Sligo Rovers up to 23 points in tenth place, narrowing the gap in their own goal tally to a worrying –27. The match also tipped the season’s head‑to‑head balance in Sligo’s favour, turning a 2‑1 record for Shamrock into a 2‑2 stalemate overall. With 16 wins, eight draws and six losses, Shamrock now must regroup quickly if they are to maintain their lead over a tightly contested table.

• 11´ ⚽ S. McHaleShamrock Rovers
• 39´ 🔁 J. MulraneyShamrock Rovers
• 46´ 🔁 M. HealyShamrock Rovers
• 46´ 🔁 A. NolanSligo Rovers
• 53´ 🔁 J. McManusSligo Rovers
• 65´ 🔁 A. GreeneShamrock Rovers
• 65´ 🔁 D. WattsShamrock Rovers
• 65´ 🔁 M. NoonanShamrock Rovers
• 66´ ⚽ J. EsuaSligo Rovers
• 69´ 🟨 John O'SullivanShamrock Rovers
• 72´ 🔁 Sligo Rovers
• 81´ 🔁 C. KavanaghSligo Rovers
• 91´ 🟨 Jack ByrneShamrock Rovers
• 94´ 🟨 Sam SargeantSligo Rovers
• 90´ ⚽ C. McHughSligo Rovers