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.
