A goal a piece from Sligo Rovers and Cliftonville saw the sides play out a draw at the Showgrounds.
Substitute Niall Watson gave the Bit O’Red the lead on his first appearance for the club.
The Belfast side equalised through Conor McMenanmin.
Rovers: McNicholas; Dunleavy, Leverock, Mahon, Banks; Twardek, Cawley, Warde, Donelon; Parkes, Coughlan.
Subs used: Fordyce, Watson, Morley.