Win against Sligo Rovers sees Derry City within three points of table top

Premier Division: Derry City 3 (Mullen 15, 46; Whyte 25), Sligo Rovers 0

Danny Mullen bagged a brace against basement side Sligo Rovers as a resurgent Derry City moved to within three points of the top of the table.

The Scotsman made it three goals in two games with goals either side of Gavin Whyte’s coolly taken goal, which made it a comfortable night on Foyleside for the home side.

It was the first time since September 2023 that Derry scored three goals in successive matches.

The comprehensive victory, arguably the Candystripes’ best performance of the season, was the second win on the trot for Tiernan Lynch’s troops, who will be seeking nine points from nine when they travel to Waterford on Friday.