DUBLIN (Interstat) — Sligo Rovers and Cork City played to a 1-1 draw in their Irish Premier Division opener at The Showgrounds on Saturday.

Substitute Alex Nolan broke the deadlock for the visitors in the 58th minute, assisted by fellow substitute Matthew Kiernan. Sligo Rovers responded with an equalizer from forward Owen Elding, who was set up by defender Sean Stewart. The match was a physical affair, with four yellow cards issued. The result mirrored the pregame projection from Interstat, which gave Sligo Rovers a 71.9% chance to win. Both teams begin the league campaign with a record of 0-0-1.