Ellis Chapman deals major blow to Derry City title hopes

Sligo Rovers 2 Derry City 1

Ellis Chapman of Sligo Rovers celebrates with teammate Kailin Barlow after scoring his side's winning goal

Jessica Farry

Derry City missed a chance to put pressure on Shelbourne at the top of the table as Sligo Rovers came from behind to beat the Candystripes 2-1 at The Showgrounds.

A fabulous Paul McMullan effort put the visitors ahead, but Ellis Chapman's second-half double gave the hosts all three points.