Sligo's relegation worries continue

Sligo Rovers remain anchored in the relegation zone after losing to UCD at the Showgrounds. on Saturday night

Sligo Rovers remain anchored in the relegation zone after losing to UCD at the Showgrounds. on Saturday night. Despite enjoying the greater share of possession Sligo trailed 1-0 at the break and rarely threatened in the second-half.

The winning goal arrived two minutes before the break when the alert Mick O'Byrne scored on the rebound after Nicky Broujos had parried a blistering shot from Eoin Bennis.

Sligo Rovers: Broujos, Kennedy, Marshall, Rossiter, McLynn, Charles, Williamson, Byrne, Flannery, O'Grady, Shannon. Sub: Oates for O'Grady (80 mins).

UCD: Ryan, McLaughlin, Mahon, Lynch, Delaney, McAuley, Mooney, Martyn, O'Byrne, Bennis, Martin. Sub: Kilmurray for Bennis (87 mins).

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Referee: D O'Hanlon (Waterford).