Sligo Rovers are top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division following Monday night’s impressive 1-0 victory against reigning champions Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.
Romeo Parkes was the visitors matchwinner, scoring in the early moments of the second-half after excellent play by Jordan Gibson.
This goal could be massive in the title race! 😲
Lovely finish from Romeo Parkes which leaves the Bit O’ Red on top of the league table with just 20 minutes left to play 📈@ShamrockRovers 0-1 @sligorovers
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Rovers defender Robbie McCourt gave his reaction to Ocean FM’s Keith O’Dwyer after Monday night’s win:
Elsewhere, Finn Harps came back from a goal down to beat Waterford 2-1 at the RSC.
Bohemians hammered Dundalk 5-1 at Dalymount Park.
Monday night’s results
Shamrock Rovers 0 Sligo Rovers 1
Waterford FC 1 Finn Harps 2
Bohemians 5 Dundalk 1
Derry City 2 St Patrick’s Athletic 2
Drogheda Utd 4 Longford Town 1.
