Sligo Rovers – Shelbourne

The league clash at the Showgrounds ended in a pulsating 2‑2 draw, leaving Sligo Rovers still anchored in 10th place with 23 points from 30 games, while Shelbourne remain comfortably in the top half at sixth with 36 points. Both sides have struggled to find consistency – Rovers have managed only five wins all season and have been out‑scored 50‑23, whereas Shelbourne’s attack has produced 37 goals but they have also conceded 40. The point each side took from the encounter brings the head‑to‑head tally for the season to one win for Shelbourne, one draw and two stalemates. The result keeps Shelbourne within striking distance of the European places, while Sligo Rovers must accelerate their revival to climb out of the relegation zone.