Sligo Rovers return to the Showgrounds on 4 October for their final Women’s Premier Division home game of 2025, welcoming DLR Waves in a 15:00 kick-off. Entry is free. A decisive fixture for both sides, with ninth place in the table within reach for the winner.

Rovers arrive after a narrow 3-2 defeat to Bohemians at Dalymount Park, decided by an Alannah McEvoy penalty in stoppage time. Steve Feeney’s side twice came from behind in a performance full of fight and quality, including two well-taken goals.

“I was heartbroken for the girls at full-time. They gave so much and to lose so late was tough, but there were so many positives. They showed great character to come from behind twice. Anna’s touch and finish for her goal was excellent. Even the small details we worked on at half-time improved in the second half. Despite the loss, there was plenty to be proud of.”

DLR Waves also enter off the back of defeat, last playing almost two weeks ago when they lost 3-1 to newly crowned champions Athlone Town. Cliodhna Donnelly scored her first goal of the season in that game.

The sides have met twice already this season. DLR won the reverse league fixture 1-0 at the Carlisle Grounds in June before edging a 3-2 win at the Showgrounds in the FAI Cup last 16. That result avenged their 3-1 quarter-final defeat to Rovers in last year’s competition.

There are no new injury concerns for Rovers, though no players are expected to return in time for this weekend’s squad.

Manager Steve Feeney is braced for another competitive meeting:
“DLR are ahead of us in the league and knocked us out of the cup. We’ve faced them twice already this season, so both teams know what to expect. With it being our last home game, we want to put in a strong performance and get a result to match.”

The occasion will also highlight Sligo Rovers’ latest charity initiative, run in partnership with Umbro. Two limited-edition jerseys have been launched in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, with all proceeds going directly to the charity. Match programmes, raffles, fan-zone activities, entertainment, and merchandise sales will also contribute.

“The work that has gone into this initiative for breast cancer awareness is fantastic. It will be an emotional day for many people affected by cancer. Football is about more than results, but hopefully we can produce one fitting for the occasion.”

Kick-off is at 15:00 on Saturday at the Showgrounds. Admission is free.

Jack Dempsey

Sligo Rovers go to the Ryan McBride Brandywell to take on Derry City this Sunday afternoon with plenty on the line for both sides ahead of the fourth and final meeting between the two this season, kick-off 4pm.

Initially due to take place on October 3rd, this game was rescheduled following Storm Amy.

Unbeaten in five league games, Rovers will look to put further space between ourselves and both Galway United and Waterford who occupy eighth and ninth spot respectively.

Galway have no game this weekend and don’t play again until October 17th. While Waterford’s game with Drogheda was also postponed.

Rovers’ win last week over St Pat’s means the Bit O’Red cannot finish in the automatic relegation spot but are still tussling with both Galway and Waterford to avoid the relegation play-off.

Derry themselves will want to kick Shamrock Rovers’ now inevitable title celebrations down the road for a few days at least. 

The Candystripes know that anything but a home win on Sunday will confirm the Hoops champions. 

City, who haven’t won in two league games following draws with Drogheda and Shelbourne, will however want to strengthen their hold on second spot, as they sit just above the chasing pack. They are on a six game unbeaten run. 

In team news, Rovers are hopeful that Ollie Denham will return for selection following a few weeks out with a hip injury. 

Ryan O’Kane was a late withdrawal before the Pat’s game with illness. The loanee is expected to be available for Friday. 

While Seb Quirk, also a withdrawal late last week, will face a late fitness test as will Ciaron Harkin, who is suffering with illness at the moment. 

Rovers’ last win by the River Foyle came during the shortened covid season back in 2020 but John Russell’s side will take confidence from a superb two goal win over Tiernan Lynch’s men back in July.

Goals from Derry local Paddy McClean and a Wilson Waweru strike in injury time at the end of the first half secured a massive result for Sligo at the Showgrounds. 

“We will look to keep this run going”, Russell tells sligorovers.com. 

“The players have been brilliant in the last few months, both on the training pitch and on the field in competitive games. Each one of them to a man has deserved the praise they’ve received for some big results in the league but we have to forget about what’s done now and keep the focus on getting something from Sunday.

“We can’t and won’t take our foot off the gas now for the last few weeks of the campaign. 

“We are nowhere near having the job done and we need to keep finding higher levels as the weeks go on. There’s so much football still to play. 

“Each and every point is massive for all the teams at this stage. Everyone is fighting for something at the moment, it’s a scrap. 

“If you lose focus or take your eye off the ball, you’ll be punished by the teams below you. The squad is very aware of this.”

Of Derry, Russell is aware of their many threats and has urged his side again to play on the front foot. 

“They have talent, pace and creativity all over the pitch”, he says. 

“They’ve punished us twice already this season but there wasn’t much in the games. 

“Last time we were in Derry, we left the game behind us after 50 minutes but we were actually the better side for the last half hour or so and deserved a goal or two. 

“We put in a great performance to beat them in Sligo then during the summer and we need to hit those high levels again if we want to get something from Sunday. 

“But if you go up there and you let them dictate things then you’ll suffer.” 

David Goulden 

Sligo Rovers are proud to team up with Umbro and the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) to launch a special limited-edition pink jersey in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This one-off kit has been designed with elements of the NBCRI logo, and 100% of proceeds will go directly to breast cancer research. Both Sligo Rovers and Umbro are covering production costs so that every purchase supports the charity.

Standing Together

Club captain Emma Hansberry said:
“Wearing this jersey is about more than football. It’s about standing with those affected by breast cancer and supporting vital research in Ireland. We’re proud to play our part in this campaign.”

How to Get Involved

The kit and matching merchandise will be available for pre-sale online from Friday at midday. Supporters can also purchase limited edition match programmes at the final home game of the senior women’s season on Saturday, 4 October, with all proceeds going to NBCRI.

Entry to the match is free. The day will also include a raffle and entertainment, making it a family-friendly event for all ages.

Supporting Research

Professor Michael Kerin, Director of Research at NBCRI, welcomed the campaign:
“We are absolutely delighted to have the Sligo Rovers Women’s Team supporting our research efforts. Their commitment to raising both funds and awareness for our charity is deeply appreciated. The support of Sligo Rovers and Umbro through this initiative will significantly contribute to our mission, helping us improve treatment and survival for women across Ireland and beyond.”

Join the Campaign

• Purchase the limited-edition kit and merchandise online from Friday at midday
• Attend the senior women’s final home game on 4 October (free entry)
• Support the fundraising raffle and matchday activities, with all proceeds to NBCRI

Together, we can raise awareness and vital funds for breast cancer research.

David Goulden at the Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers’ second win in the space of six days has further boosted the Bit O’Red’s survival hopes as an heroic performance from John Russell’s side saw them beat St Patrick’s Athletic at the Showgrounds. 

Jad Hakiki’s 19th minute strike proved to be enough for Rovers who moved three points clear of the play-off spot following a thrilling encounter in the north west.  

With two wins, two draws and one defeat from their last five in all competitions, Rovers made two switches from the starting team who overcame Galway United in an absorbing Connacht derby five nights ago. 

Midfielders Ryan O’Kane and Seb Quirk were left out of the match day squad with illness and injury respectively, with Monday’s match winner Cian Kavanagh and midfielder Ciaron Harkin coming in for Rovers’ penultimate home game of the year. 

In the far corner, the division’s form team with eleven points gathered from a possible fifteen in their last five outings, Pat’s named an unchanged team to the one which put basement side Cork City to the sword earlier this week. 

With the win now guaranteeing Sligo avoid a last placed finish, they did have to deal with the best of the very early chances in what was a thoroughly absorbing opening 45.  

Rovers’ Gareth McElroy, so impressive in this week’s derby, did nod an effort from a Will Fitzgerald cross straight at Joseph Anang in the Pat’s nets 90 seconds in. 

But the next two efforts arrived at the home end as Joe Redmond’s header drifted narrowly over Sligo goalkeeper Sam Sargeant’s crossbar on 4 minutes. This, before former Sligo wideman Simon Power went close for the visitors. 

A stand out performer in Rovers’ last two games, the in-form Hakiki struck for the opener on 19 minutes. 

The Dubliner’s initial strike, from a Paddy McClean cross, bounced off the floor in front of Anang who could only push the ball back into the path of Hakiki. The Republic of Ireland underage international left with a simple finish as he cannoned the ball into the roof of the Saints’ net from close range for his sixth of the season. 

Stephen Kenny’s charges did threaten again before the break. 

Power’s right footed set piece from the centre of goal took a deflection off the Sligo wall as the ball dribbled wide of Sargeant’s post on 28. 

Spurs bound teen Mason Melia then teed up Kian Leavy whose shot towards the bottom corner from 19 yards out, was well held by Sargeant. 

John Russell’s men had to deal with some early pressure at the start of the second half, but they fashioned the first real opportunity after the re-start.

Trojan work from full back Edwin Agbaje resulted in the Offaly man finding Fitzgerald whose shot on the spin inside the area flew past the Pat’s post as the effort took a nick off Jamie Lennon to force the corner. McClean’s header from the resulting set-piece lacked the power to worry Anang.

Melia then passed up a wonderful chance to level the score on the hour. McElroy’s error gifted possession to the 18-year-old who made a total mess of the opportunity as he wastefully rolled the ball to the grateful Sargeant. 

The FAI Cup semi-finalists returned to the well again on 67 when the ball bounced around the Sligo area but Tom Grivosti volleyed wide.

McElroy and Owen Elding both had chances as Rovers looked to put this one to bed before time. 

Sargeant pulled off an heroic two-handed stop at full stretch to deny Redmond’s powerful drive five from the end during a hectic closing period in which Pat’s did have the ball in the net. The assistant referee cutting Pat’s joy short as he raised the flag for offside. 

Sligo Rovers: Sam Sargeant; Edwin Agbaje (Conor Reynolds 76), Gareth McElroy, Paddy McClean, Sean Stewart (Kyle McDongh 68); James McManus (Matty Wolfe 77), Ciaron Harkin (Daire Patton 82); Will Fitzgerald, Jad Hakiki, Owen Elding; Cian Kavanagh (Wilson Waweru 68). 

St Patrick’s Athletic: Joseph Anang; Axel Sjoberg (Jake Mulreany 68), Joe Redmond, Tom Grivosti (Luke Turner 88), Jay McClelland (Amin Kazeem 88); Barry Baggley (Conor Carty 80), Jamie Lennon; Jordon Garrick (Brandon Kavanagh 68), Kian Leavy, Simon Power; Mason Melia.  

Referee: Kevin O’Sullivan. 

Attendance: 2,786.

Dalymount Park, 27 September 2025

Sligo Rovers fell 3–2 to a young Bohemian side in the final league game of the season at Dalymount Park. Rovers twice came from behind to level the game, but a late penalty in added time allowed the hosts to clinch the win. Despite the defeat, Rovers showed resilience and created numerous chances against a team with one eye on the FAI Cup final.

Line-ups

Bohemian:
Racheal Kelly (C); Roisin McGovern, Fiona Donnelly, Aoibhe Brennan, Katie Malone (Alannah McEvoy 62); Savannah Kane, Robin Baird (Sarah Power 46), Emma Gaughran (Katie Lovely 46), Leiagh Glennon (Katie McCarn 73); Hannah O’Brien (Sarah McKevitt 62), Michelle Muddiman

Substitutes: Jenna Willoughby, Alannah McEvoy, Sarah McKevitt, Sarah Power, Abby Rooney, Katie Lovely, Katie McCarn, Lillian Rusher, Alex Devoy

Sligo Rovers:
Bonnie McKiernan; Alice Lillie (Louise Masterson 90), Eimear Lafferty, Kate Nugent, Katie Melly; Muireann Devaney, Emma Hansberry (C), Alana Doherty, Mairead McIntyre (Rachel McGoldrick 69); Paula McGrory, Anna McDaniel (Bernie Ferreira 85)

Substitutes: Louise Masterson, Bernie Ferreira, Rachel McGoldrick, Ava Hallinan, Lauren Devaney, Sarah McDaniel

Referee: Arnold Hunter | Attendance: 467

The hosts started strongly and pinned Rovers in their box, with Katie Malone opening the scoring from a near-post header off a corner in the third minute. Bohemian continued to press and keep Rovers under pressure during the opening stages. Bonnie McKiernan was especially busy between the sticks, making numerous saves to keep the scoreline close despite the sustained pressure.

The match soon became an end-to-end contest. Rovers responded positively, with Emma Hansberry’s diagonal ball setting up Anna McDaniel, who controlled it brilliantly with her left before calmly slotting past Racheal Kelly with her right to level the score. Chances flowed at both ends, with Bonnie McKiernan continuing to make key interventions, including a show-reel save from Leiagh Glennon and a vital block from Aoibhe Brennan. Rovers’ defence, led by Eimear Lafferty and Alana Doherty, remained disciplined, containing the hosts’ attacks.

Just after the half-hour mark, Bonnie McKiernan was exposed on the edge of her box, allowing Katie Malone to pounce on a loose ball. The forward calmly slotted it past her and into the empty net for her second of the day, restoring the hosts’ 2–1 advantage.

In added time before half-time, Mairead McIntyre fired a shot at Racheal Kelly, who parried it, but the rebound fell to Paula McGrory, who slotted home a well-deserved equaliser, reflecting Rovers’ persistence. Steve Feeney went into the changing rooms content with what he had seen.

The second half saw the hosts drive for a decisive breakthrough. Katie Malone came close to completing her hat-trick, her effort narrowly missing the target, before an added-time penalty following Alana Doherty’s challenge allowed Alannah McEvoy to slot home and re-establish Bohemian’s lead. Rovers brought on Bernie Ferreira and Rachel McGoldrick, who created opportunities, while Bonnie McKiernan produced crucial saves to keep their hopes alive. Despite their efforts, the hosts held firm to secure a 3–2 win.

Sligo Rovers return to the Showgrounds for their final home game of the year as they host DLR Waves next Saturday, 4 October.

Jack Dempsey

Sligo Rovers welcome St Patrick’s Athletic to the Showgrounds this Saturday for what is our penultimate home game of the season, kick-off 7.45pm. 

Rovers go into this weekend’s round of fixtures in seventh position, with five games to go and plenty yet to play for. 

In team news, Ollie Denham is again the Bit O’Red’s only injury worry ahead of the visit of the Saints. The centre half continues to try and shake off a hip injury he sustained in the lead up to the Drogheda game last week. 

Last Monday’s win in a tense Connacht derby with Galway United has lifted Rovers three points above the Tribesmen who now occupy the playoff position ahead of Friday’s games. 

Rovers are along with Derry City, the Premier Division’s form team since the summer break back in June having taken 22 points from our last 13 outings. 

Manager John Russell was delighted with his side’s victory by the Corrib and wants to push on as we meet this year’s final set of hurdles. 

“The job is nowhere near done yet, but we’re happy with how the last week went”, the Rovers boss tells sligorovers.com

“We created the better of the chances against Drogheda, tested them more than they tested us. We were unfortunate to not get the win here, truth be told. 

“Then we go to Galway and pick up the points in a real pressure game. A six-pointer, a big crowd and a game we needed to win. The players did really well to deal with the pressure that was on them. 

“To a man, the players gave everything and put their bodies on the line when they had to. First half, we weren’t happy and we changed things around before the second half in which we did really well. We defended heroically when we had to and were a constant threat on the counter and could have had one or two more goals.”

Looking to Saturday, Russell is expecting a tough test against Stephen Kenny’s men who have won four of their last six and wants another big Showgrounds crowd backing his boys.

“It’ll be different to the Galway game in terms of what we’ll be up against. Pat’s like to draw you out. They’re patient and calculating in what they do and they have players all over their front six who can really hurt you. 

“But we have tremendous belief in what we’re doing and we back ourselves in any two horse race. We’re at home so we’ll hopefully have a big crowd. The numbers we had in Galway really forced us across the line and we can multiply that on Saturday.

“We’re looking for everyone to get in well ahead of kick-off to make that big atmosphere we had against Drogheda. We only have two home games left and we really need to make the most of them.

“Every advantage we can get counts at this stage and every point we can pick up is huge. 

“It’s so tight where we are in the league, but we’ve given ourselves that shot in the arm by putting ourselves ahead of the bottom three before Friday’s games. It’s in our hands at the moment and the players are doing and will do everything they can do to keep it that way.”

David Goulden  

Sligo Rovers travel to Dalymount Park on 27 September for their penultimate Women’s Premier Division away fixture. Kick-off is at 15:00, with all the action available live on LOITV.

Rovers aim to secure valuable points as the league nears its final stages. Despite a 4-1 defeat to Peamount United last week, the first-half play and counter-attacking moments highlighted the team’s potential.

In team news, both Leah Kelly and Cara King are set to miss the trip and could be sidelined for the remainder of the season, with assessments due in the coming days. Cara King was forced off the pitch during last Saturday’s defeat, while Leah Kelly completed the full 90 minutes despite carrying a knock. Their absence will be a setback as Rovers prepare to face Bohemians.

Bohemian FC sit sixth in the table and have won three of their last four games, including a 2-2 draw in their most recent match after trailing 2-0. Rovers have drawn both meetings with them this season, but this will be their first trip of the campaign to Dalymount Park.

Manager Steve Feeney said: “Bohemians have had a great season. They are a well-drilled, organised team with some talented young players. They were runners-up in the All-Island Cup, are in the FAI Cup final, and are performing strongly in the league. We take confidence from drawing with them twice this year, so we know we can compete on the day. But we must turn up and learn from the mistakes in last Saturday’s defeat, because they are a team that can punish us.”

Jack Dempsey

Sligo Rovers moved out of the Premier Division’s bottom two for the first time in over six months following victory over Galway United in an energy-sapping Connacht derby at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Substitute Cian Kavanagh headed the game’s winner on 54 minutes to hand Rovers the points and a third win over the Tribesmen this season. 

Victory moves Rovers to seventh ahead of Saturday’s league clash with St Pat’s at the Showgrounds. 

John Russell made one change for this one. Gareth McElroy, one of the visitors’ stand-out performers on the night, came in for John Mahon at the heart of the Sligo rearguard. 

The hosts produced the best chance of the first half in a relatively tight affair as Rovers dealt with John Caulfield’s direct approach. 

McElroy headed Rob Slevin’s goalward header away from danger on 22 minutes, the closest either side came to an opener in the first period.

Rovers began the second half on the front foot, Owen Elding testing Brendan Clarke on 53 when man-of-the-match Jad Hakiki cut out a loose ball from Bobby Burns. Hakiki fed Ryan O’Kane, who in turn set Elding through. But the club’s top-scorer was denied by Clarke who spread himself well to deflect away Elding’s low effort. 

There was joy in the away end from the resulting corner however. 

McElroy headed Will Fitzgerald’s out-swinger towards Kavanagh, who beat Clarke to the ball as he nodded over the former Rovers ‘keeper and to an empty net. 

Galway threw everything at Rovers for the final half hour, but Russell’s charges limited United to mostly shots from distance.

Slevin fired over, while Sergeant and Paddy McClean did enough to deny Patrick Hickey from a Dara McGuinness cross. 

The tireless Hakiki had Clarke at full stretch twelve minutes from the end when the midfielder sent a beautifully struck, bending effort towards the top corner. Clarke’s finger-tip save was just enough to push the ball beyond for a corner following a superb Rovers counter strike. 

McGuinness could only fire straight at Sargeant from three yards out as the Tribesmen spurned their chance to level the game on 82. While the same player headed into Sargeant’s arms in the third of the six minutes added on at the finale. 

Galway United: Brendan Clarke; Jeannot Esua, Killian Brouder (Vincent Borden 84), Garry Buckley, Bobby Burns; Aaron Bolger (Jeremy Sivi 64), Jimmy Keohane, Rob Slevin, Ed McCarthy (Stephen Walsh 64), Patrick Hickey; Dara McGuinness.

Sligo Rovers: Sam Sargeant; Edwin Agbaje, Patrick McClean, Gareth McElroy, Sean Stewart (Ciaron Harkin 63); James McManus (Matty Wolfe 63), Seb Quirk (Cian Kavanagh 46); Ryan O’Kane (Kyle McDonagh 83), Jad Hakiki, Will Fitzgerald; Owen Elding.

Referee: Paul Norton.

Ollie Denham is Sligo Rovers’ only injury worry ahead of Monday’s huge Connacht derby with Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park, kick-off 7.45pm.

The centre-half was withdrawn from the starting eleven ahead of last Friday’s draw with Drogheda having picked up knock to his hip in the warm-up. 

Rovers boss John Russell is expected otherwise, to have a fully fit squad as the Bit O’Red look to climb ahead of Galway with a win and out of the relegation zone. 

Both sides are deadlocked on 31 points each, with John Caulfield’s men ahead of Rovers based on their superior goal difference. 

Rovers have had the better of the three meetings between the clubs this season, with two wins over the Tribesmen from three attempts. While United beat Sligo at the Showgrounds in the first match between the sides in 2025 back in April, their first league win on Sligo soil in decades.

Rovers go into this game with two wins from their last five in all competitions. Galway have taken just one win from their previous five. 

Looking ahead to this much anticipated meeting of the provincial neighbours, re-arranged due to recent FAI Cup games, Rovers boss John Russell is looking for his team to take the points which would push us out of the bottom two for the first time in over six months. 

“We’re hugely looking forward to this one and we’re looking to bounce straight into it after the Drogheda game”, he tells sligorovers.com. 

“I thought we were the better side on Friday. You only have to look at how many times we worked their ‘keeper in comparison to how much Sam (Sargeant) had to do. We’ve also hit the post twice.

“Our shape and our energy was good. We created plenty and it’s a harsh handball decision that gets them back in the game. We just couldn’t crack Drogheda a second time. So we got that reaction we asked for from the boys after the Kerry game.”

Facing his home-town club, Russell is excited by the prospect of the occasion itself.

“It’s a derby game with a lot on the line. You have two sides looking to pick up points for the same reasons so it’s all set up to be a big atmosphere and a big occasion. I’m sure they will have a big crowd backing them and our fans will travel well. We packed out the away end last time out and that really pushed us on. We know it’s a Monday night and not ideal for supporters but we hope we bring big numbers and I know our fans will get right behind us. 

“It’ll be a real test for us. We’ve got to stick our chests out now and be counted as it’s so tight at our end of the table, every point counts and everyone is running out of games. As a club, we have massive belief in these players to go out and get results and perform for us. We need to make the most of the occasion.” 

David Goulden 

Greenogue Park, 20 September 2025

Sligo Rovers fought hard in Dublin but were beaten 4–1 by hosts Peamount United, who controlled the majority of possession throughout the match.

Line-ups

Peamount United:
Ciara Glackin; Lauryn O’Callaghan (C) (Grace Moore 86), Mary Phillips, Sadhbh Doyle, Eleanor Ryan Doyle (Lucy McCartan 22); Ellen Dolan (Karla Moore 86), Abby Tuthill, Sorcha Melia (Mia McGonnell 86), Dearbhaile Beirne; Antea Guvo, Aisling Spillane

Substitutes: Niamh Coombes, Lucy McCartan, Karen Duggan, Mia McGonnell, Toni Marie Ceno, Ruby Gallagher, Grace Moore, Abigail Quinn, Karla Moore

Sligo Rovers:
Bonnie McKiernan; Cara King (Ava Hallinan 70), Eimear Lafferty, Kate Nugent, Katie Melly (Alice Lillie 58); Leah Kelly (Paula McGrory 58), Emma Hansberry (C), Alana Doherty, Mairead McIntyre (Bernie Ferreira 79); Muireann Devaney, Anna McDaniel (Rachel McGoldrick 70)

Substitutes: Louise Masterson, Paula McGrory, Bernie Ferreira, Alice Lillie, Eve Caprani, Rachel McGoldrick, Ava Hallinan, Lauren Devaney, Natasha Kelly

Referee: Daryl Carolan

Rovers started brightly, with Alana Doherty making early defensive interventions to limit Peamount’s initial attacks. On nine minutes, Muireann Devaney drove down the left and her shot was saved by Peamount goalkeeper Ciara Glackin, but the rebound fell to Emma Hansberry, who calmly finished to give Rovers the early lead.

Peamount responded and equalised on 28 minutes through Sorcha Melia. Despite the home side dominating possession for most of the first half, Rovers stayed organised and kept the game level at 1–1 going into the break.

The second half saw Peamount take control. Ellen Dolan scored twice, including a well-struck effort from distance, while substitute Ruby Gallagher produced a rocket of a strike into the far corner to seal the result.

Rovers were forced to defend for long spells but still created moments of danger on the counter. At the other end, Peamount’s Dearbhaile Beirne came closest to scoring with a half-volley that rattled the crossbar.

Manager Steve Feeney made several changes to respond to the pressure and injuries. Paula McGrory, Alice Lillie, Rachel McGoldrick, and Ava Hallinan all featured, with Cara King having to be lifted off due to injury after a strong defensive shift.

Throughout the match, Bonnie McKiernan was busy in goal, making a number of saves and helping to keep the scoreline from being wider.

Despite the result, Rovers showed promise in the first half and will look to build on that as they head to Dalymount Park next Saturday to face Bohemian FC.

Jack Dempsey