SSE Airtricity League leaders Dundalk were held to a 0 - 0 draw by Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park.

The Louth side were looking to pull three points clear of Cork City at the top but had to settle for a single point.

Rovers had the best chance of the game when Ryan Brennan blazed a penalty over the bar after Karl Sheppard was fouled.

But the Tallaght side also had a man sent off towards the end with Patrick Cregg getting his marching orders following a second yellow card.

Ryan Brennan skies penalty against Dundalk https://t.co/hsXSxC2rSr

— Dodge (@seidodge) October 13, 2014