President’s Cup winners Derry City struck late to get a victory on the opening night of the new SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season.
Alex Bannon and Josh Thomas hit the net in the last-10 minutes at the Brandywell as the Candystripes came from behind to beat Sligo Rovers 2-1.
Jago Godden was on target on his Drogheda United debut as they won 1-nil at Galway United.
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While Waterford and Shelbourne drew 1-all at the RSC.
