Galway United completed their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 loss to Sligo Rovers in the Sligo Showgrounds.

Sligo opened the scoring early in the second half when former Galway United man John Russell tucked a well placed shot into the far corner, giving Conor Winn no chance.

The home side doubled their lead on the 53rd minute when a clever pass from John Russell played in Eoin Doyle, the former Shamrock Rovers man slotted past Conor Winn.

United got themselves back into the game when Jason Mitchell headed in an Ally Love free kick, but the home side held on for a deserved victory.

Sligo Rovers: Brendan Clarke, Alan Keane, Gavin Peers, Iarfhlaith Davoren, John Dillon (Daryl Horgan), Richie Ryan (Aaron Greene), Danny Ventre (Alan Kirby), John Russell (Derek Foran), Eoin Doyle, Matthew Blinkhorn (Mark McGoldrick)

Galway United: Conor Winn (Anthony Halvin), Shaun Kelly, Ally Love, Paul Sinnott, Stephen Walsh (Shane Keogh), Jamie McKernon, Josh Horne (Jason Mitchell), Gary Curran (Enda Curran), Steve Feeney (Neil Keane), Sean Kelly (Eduardo), Karl Moore (Alan Murphy)

Galway United defender, Stephen Walsh.

Sean Kelly.

Galway United goalscorer, Jason Mitchell.

Galway United right back, Shaun Kelly.