Shelbourne missed the chance to go further clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division table yesterday evening.

They were beaten 2-1 by Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Shels remain two points clear of Derry City having played a game less than their rivals.

Will Fitzgerald opened the scoring for Rovers before the visitors equalised.

Wilson Waweru continued his good form in bagging the winner for John Russell's men.