Sligo Rovers claim hard-fought victory over Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers secured a key 2-1 victory against Drogheda United in their Irish Premier League clash, with C. Kavanagh's brace proving decisive. The win extends Bit O'Red's unbeaten run to two matches, keeping them in contention in the league title race, though they remain 25 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.
The Bit O'Red took an early lead through T. Oluwya's 12th-minute strike, but Drogheda United equalized just 13 minutes later through C. Kavanagh's first goal. Kavanagh completed his brace in the 29th minute to restore Sligo's advantage, which they held onto despite a late scare when S. Farrell scored for Drogheda in stoppage time. The result moves Sligo Rovers to 42 goals scored this season, though they've conceded 54 for a -12 goal difference.
This victory comes at a key time for Sligo Rovers, who are looking to build momentum after their 2-1 win over Shamrock Rovers last November. With their recent form reading WWDDL (most recent first), the Bit O'Red will be encouraged by their ability to grind out results. Manager John Russell will be particularly pleased with his side's defensive resilience, having kept clean sheets in two of their last five matches.
Sligo Rovers will now turn their attention to their next fixture, looking to maintain their winning streak. With the Irish Premier League season reaching its business end, every point will be key in their push for a top-half finish. The Bit O'Red currently sit 7th in the Premier Division after finishing last season with 41 points from 36 games (11W-8D-17L).
