Wexford stun Sligo at the Showgrounds to advance

Wexford pulled off a massive scalp seeing off five-time FAI Cup champions Sligo Rovers in extra-time to progress to the second round.

An 80th-minute goal from Dinny Corcoran forced the game to extra-time after Aidan Keena put Rovers ahead with a penalty, and Ger Shortt's cross was turned into the net in extra-time by goalkeeper Luke McNicholas to seal a spot in the next round for the First Division side.

The Bit O'Red had a short turnaround time following Thursday's European heroics, and manager John Russell made wholesale changes to his side following that win over Motherwell, and handed first starts to Eanna Clancy, Kailin Barlow and Cillian Heaney - all graduates of the Sligo Rovers academy.

Shane Blaney, Aidan Keena, Garry Buckley and David Cawley were all rested for the tie.

Wexford came to The Showgrounds hoping to cause an upset, with the in-form Aaron Dobbs named among the starters.

It was a slow start to the game, with both sides taking some time to settle into the game.

Sligo's' first real chance arrived on 14 minutes when Barlow picked out Max Mata, but Alex Moody came well off his line to gather.

Wexford defender Paul Cleary was relieved when he wasn't penalised for a couple of apparent handballs inside the home side's box, as the Bit O'Red struggled to put their stamp on the game.

Although having less of the ball than their opponents, the First Division side were looking threatening on the attack.

Conor Barry's effort from distance was never going to trouble McNicholas - who just signed a new deal with John Russell's side to remain with the club until 2024.

While Rovers were pressing, Moody wasn't troubled much in the Wexford goals, and it was McNicholas who had to be alert as he did well to smother Barry's travelling