Wexford Echo — Airtricity League round-up: Dundalk edge past 10-man Sligo Rovers

Tuesday, September 06, 2016

Dundalk have gone seven points clear at the top of the Airtricity League Premier Division.

The defending champions have put some extra daylight between themselves and second-placed Cork City after a 1-0 win over 10-man Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds.

David McMillan’s 13th-minute goal separated the sides at the final whistle.

Dane Massey of Dundalk in action against Kieran Sadlier of Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Elsewhere, Shamrock Rovers have got to within two points of third-placed Derry City after a 1-0 win over their hosts, Galway United. Gary Shaw got the winning goal in first-half stoppage time.

And Bray Wanderers came from a goal down to claim a 2-1 win over St Pat’s at Richmond Park.

Ger Pender and Hugh Douglas were on target for the Seagulls after Graham Kelly’s opener.

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