Sligo Rovers
3/10Wins
0.7Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 6 wins from 10 available matches.
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Premier DivisionMatchweek 13THE MATCH CENTRESligo Rovers vs Dundalk match centre
90′ · Live
2:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
W. Fitzgerald12′
C. Kavanagh48′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate99.9%Sligo Rovers
Draw0.1%at full time
Current result estimate0.0%Dundalk
Another goal8.1%before full time
Next goal: Sligo Rovers 3.9% · no further goal 91.9% · Dundalk 4.3%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.Sligo RoversDundalk
2.850Expected goals · API-Football2.130
6Shots on target3
14Total Shots20
37%Ball Possession63%
1Corner Kicks10
4Fouls13
1Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
2Goalkeeper Saves5
283Total passes481
152Passes accurate330
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
Premier DivisionProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  St Patrick's Athl. | 32 | +27 | 59 | — |
| 2 |  Shamrock Rovers | 31 | +18 | 59 | — |
| 3 |  Bohemians | 31 | +18 | 56 | — |
| 4 |  Derry City | 32 | +3 | 41 | — |
| 5 |  Dundalk | 33 | -6 | 41 | — |
| 6 |  Shelbourne | 31 | -3 | 39 | — |
| 7 |  Galway United | 31 | -6 | 37 | — |
| 8 |  Waterford | 32 | -10 | 34 | — |
| 9 |  Drogheda United | 32 | -13 | 34 | — |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 33 | -28 | 26 | — |
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Sligo Rovers 0 reported
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Dundalk 0 reported
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Dundalk
5/10Wins
1.9Goals / game
1.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 7 available matches.
Inspect Dundalk’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Sligo Rovers
10 matchesResults3 wins · 2 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game0.7
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
WaterfordHome · Premier Division2–0BohemiansAway · Premier Division2–1Derry CityHome · Premier Division0–0St Patrick's Athl.Away · Premier Division1–4ShelbourneHome · Premier Division0–1DundalkAway · Premier Division0–1Shamrock RoversHome · Premier Division0–2Drogheda UnitedHome · Premier Division2–1Galway UnitedAway · Premier Division0–1WaterfordAway · Premier Division0–0
Dundalk
10 matchesResults5 wins · 4 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.9
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Galway UnitedHome · Premier Division2–1Derry CityHome · Premier Division2–2St Patrick's Athl.Home · Premier Division2–0ShelbourneAway · Premier Division3–2BohemiansAway · Premier Division1–1Sligo RoversHome · Premier Division1–0WaterfordHome · Premier Division5–0Galway UnitedAway · Premier Division2–2St Patrick's Athl.Away · Premier Division0–4Drogheda UnitedHome · Premier Division1–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Sligo Rovers at home with Dundalk away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:47 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premier Division · 2026/27 · all league matches
Sligo RoversDundalk
12Matches played12
11Points earned21
3Wins5
0.7Goals scored / match1.9
1.4Goals conceded / match1.4
3Clean sheets3
7Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Sligo Rovers at home with Dundalk away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Sligo Rovers
Confirmed formation4-3-3John Russell
- 29
S. SargeantG - 33
J. EsuaD - 15
O. DenhamD - 52
G. McElroyD - 17
S. McHaleD - 10
A. MeekisonM - 14
J. McManusM - 16
C. McHughM - 71
D. PattonF - 11
C. KavanaghF - 7
W. FitzgeraldF
Substitutes (9)
1 · L. Hughes
24 · M. Traore
5 · S. Blaney
3 · S. Stewart
19 · A. Nolan
8 · J. Hakiki
51 · A. Gabbidon
23 · K. McDonagh
43 · C. Lynch
Dundalk
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Ciaran Kilduff
- 1
E. MinogueG - 27
D. McDaidD - 4
M. AnimasahunD - 5
H. WarrenD - 22
T. WilsonD - 18
K. BuckleyM - 3
B. BurnsM - 16
E. KennyM - 11
R. TeahanM - 7
D. HorganM - 9
G. ArubiF
Substitutes (9)
13 · P. Cherrie
12 · L. Mulligan
17 · S. Tracey
24 · R. Cornwall
6 · A. Dervin
8 · H. Groome
10 · L. Gaxha
19 · S. Spaight
23 · A. M. Keogh
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Sligo Rovers
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Sargeant | 99 | 8.3 | — | — | — | 34 | — |
| Jeannot Esua | 33 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 15 | — |
| Oliver Denham | 99 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 24 | 1 |
| Gareth McElroy | 99 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 16 | — |
| Sean McHale | 99 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 23 | — |
| Archie Meekison | 99 | 7.6 | — | 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| James McManus | 99 | 7.9 | — | — | 1 | 45 | 2 |
| Carl McHugh | 70 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 34 | 2 |
| Daire Patton | 80 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| Cian Kavanagh | 99 | 8.3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 | — |
| William Fitzgerald | 99 | 8.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 22 | 1 |
| Sean Stewart | 66 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 9 | 1 |
| Jad Hakiki | 29 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Shane Blaney | 19 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Liam Hughes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Nolan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Callum Lynch | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aidan Gabbidon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kyle McDonagh | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mai Traore | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Dundalk
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enda Minogue | 99 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 25 | — |
| Declan McDaid | 64 | 5.9 | — | — | — | 28 | — |
| Mayowa Animasahun | 99 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 41 | — |
| Harvey Warren | 99 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Tyreke Wilson | 99 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 74 | 3 |
| Keith Buckley | 65 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 42 | — |
| Bobby Burns | 99 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 54 | 2 |
| Eoin Kenny | 99 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 37 | 2 |
| Ronan Teahan | 85 | 5.3 | — | — | 1 | 27 | — |
| Daryl Horgan | 99 | 7.5 | — | — | 2 | 47 | 1 |
| Gbemi Arubi | 65 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 13 | — |
| Aodh Dervin | 35 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 25 | 1 |
| Shane Tracey | 34 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 15 | — |
| Harry Groome | 34 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 19 | — |
| Leonardo Gaxha | 14 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — |
| Peter Cherrie | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sean Spaight | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luke Mulligan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Robert Cornwall | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aaron Keogh | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Sligo Rovers | Draw | Dundalk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 3.60 | 3.40 | 1.91 |
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