Dundalk – Sligo Rovers

A hard‑fought draw saw Dundalk and Sligo Rovers split the points at Oriel Park, each side finishing on the scoreboard with a single goal. The result left the home side perched in fourth place with 41 points from 30 games, their goal difference edging just ahead at +1 after a 47‑46 tally, while Sligo Rovers remain tenth with 23 points and a -27 deficit. Both clubs have now taken one win, one loss and one draw from their three meetings this season, underlining the tight balance in the head‑to‑head rivalry. The point keeps Dundalk within striking distance of the European spots, whereas Sligo Rovers must still chase a climb out of the lower half of the table.