Sligo Rovers – Drogheda United

Sligo Rovers managed a narrow 2‑1 win over Droghe​da United at the Rovers’ home ground, edging the ninth‑placed side that sit on 31 points. The victory lifted the Rovers to 10th place with 23 points from 30 games, a record of five wins, eight draws and 17 defeats and a goal‑difference of ‑27. Droghe​da, who have scored 35 and conceded 48 this season, remain just ahead in the table despite the loss. The result narrows the gap in the head‑to‑head tally for the season, leaving the three meetings between the clubs at two wins for Droghe​da, one for Sligo and one draw.