Sligo Rovers were on the brink of a crucial win before Shelbourne's Paddy Barrett scored a 94th-minute equaliser. The match saw Sligo Rovers lead 2-0 at one point, with goals from Traore and Daire Patton. However, Shelbourne fought back with goals from Ali Coote and Barrett.

What happened?

Sligo Rovers took the lead just before the half-hour mark, with Traore scoring his first goal for the club. Daire Patton added a second goal early in the second half. But Shelbourne battled hard and had the hosts under huge pressure for the final 30 minutes.

Why it matters for Sligo Rovers

The draw leaves Sligo Rovers 7th in Premier Division, with 41 points from 36 games. Their recent form has been WDLLW, with a 2-game winning run coming to an end. The team has scored 42 goals this season, but conceded 54, resulting in a -12 goal difference.

What comes next?

Sligo Rovers will look to bounce back from this setback, with their next match crucial in determining their season's outcome. The team is currently 25 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. Their last result was a 2-1 win against Shamrock Rovers on November 1, 2025.

CategoryValue
League Standing7th in Premier Division
Points41
Recent FormWDLLW
Goals Scored42
Goals Conceded54
Goal Difference-12