Derry City have missed the chance to go top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division.
They were held to a 1-1 draw by Sligo Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell last night.
Connor Malley scored a brilliant long range goal to put the visitors ahead.
Derry had Reece Hutchinson to thank for an own goal which drew them level.
Luke Pearce was sent off for Sligo.
The Candystripes are two points behind leaders Shelbourne with three games to go.
St Patrick's Athletic are not out of the title race.
They beat Bohemians 3-1 at Dalymount Park and lie four points behind Shelbourne.
The sending off of Bohemians player Ross Tierney in the second half was a turning point as the Saints scored through Chris Forrester, Jake Mulraney and Joe Redmond.
Dawson Devoy missed a first half penalty for the home team - he would end up netting a consolation goal.
