Jamie Gullan penalty earns Dundalk battling point at Sligo

Dundalk's search for their first win of the season goes on, but they did at least steady the ship somewhat at the Showgrounds as they held Sligo Rovers to a 1-1 draw.

Fabrice Hartmann struck one of the goals of the season in the 16th minute but the Bit O'Red were pegged back in the second half when Jamie Gullan knocked home an early second-half penalty.

The hosts started with the same team which was beaten by Shamrock Rovers in Dublin seven nights previous, while winger Sam Durrant replaced Robbie Mahon who picked up an injury in Dundalk's last outing against Bohs on Monday.

Hoping to rediscover some of that early season form which saw them soar into second spot in the Premier Division, Sligo were looking to recover from successive defeats in the capital to both St Pat's and the Hoops.

Rovers put five past the Lilywhites back in March. This first half performance didn't yield four goals as it did on that occasion, but the home side were well on top in the opening moments before Hartmann had the Showgrounds on its feet.

There were some dangerous crosses into the Dundalk area, without the ball falling favourably for Sligo who hadn't scored in their last two games.