LOI: Rovers collect trophy despite Sligo defeat as visitors secure top flight status

James Cox

Shamrock Rovers are SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions for the 22nd time.

They collected the trophy after suffering a 2-1 defeat on the final day to Sligo Rovers.

Owen Elding of Sligo Rovers celebrates scoring his sides second goal of the match with Will Fitzgerald. Photo: James Lawlor/Inpho

That result for the visitors meant they are guaranteed to stay up at the expense of Waterford.

The Blues were held to a 1-1 draw by Galway United and will now face the relegation playoff.

Shelbourne's Milan Mbeng tackles Jamie Lennon of St Patrick's Athletic. Photo: Leah Scholes/Inpho

Derry City's 1-0 win over already down Cork City secured second place for them.

Shelbourne finish the year in third despite a 0-0 draw with St Pats and Bohemians went above the Saints into fourth thanks to a 4-1 victory away at Drogheda United.