League of Ireland wrap: Derry City miss the chance to go top of the table

Kenneth Fox

Derry City dropped two more points in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division title race, missing the chance to go top in the process.

The Candystripes had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Sligo Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell.

Connor Malley’s superb effort from distance put Sligo ahead ten-minutes before half-time, but Reece Hutchinson’s own goal levelled for the hosts eight-minutes after the restart.

Sligo had Luke Pearce sent off 15 minutes from the end, but Derry had to settle for the draw, and are two-points off leaders Shelbourne with three games to play.

St. Patrick’s Athletic are up to fourth, and just four points off top spot.

The Saints were 3-1 winners away to Bohemians, courtesy of second half goals from Chris Forrester, Jake Mulraney and Joe Redmond.

Bohs saw a first-half penalty from Dawson Devoy saved, and had Ross Tierney sent-off fiveminutes after half-time, with Devoy bagging a late consolation.

Bohs remain four points ahead of Drogheda in the relegation playoff place with three games to go.