Sligo Rovers
3/10Wins
0.8Goals / game
0.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 5 wins from 10 available matches.
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Premier DivisionMatchweek 17THE MATCH CENTRESligo Rovers vs Galway United match centre
90′ · Live
1:4
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
A. Nolan18′ (pen)
W. Williams5′
J. Keohane29′
K. Twardek73′
F. Lomboto74′
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 estimate0.0%Sligo Rovers
Draw0.0%at full time
Current result estimate100.0%Galway United
Another goal8.2%before full time
Next goal: Sligo Rovers 4.5% · no further goal 91.8% · Galway United 3.6%.
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 RoversGalway United
2.060Expected goals · API-Football2.230
6Shots on target5
15Total Shots12
68%Ball Possession32%
8Corner Kicks5
8Fouls10
1Yellow Cards4
—Red Cards—
1Goalkeeper Saves5
486Total passes221
388Passes accurate139
— 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 | 32 | -4 | 41 | — |
| 6 |  Galway United | 32 | -3 | 40 | ↑ 1 |
| 7 |  Shelbourne | 31 | -3 | 39 | ↓ 1 |
| 8 |  Waterford | 32 | -10 | 34 | — |
| 9 |  Drogheda United | 32 | -13 | 34 | — |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 33 | -33 | 23 | — |
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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Galway United 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.
Galway United
3/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
1.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Galway United’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 · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game0.8
Goals conceded per game0.9
Games with 3+ goals2 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
ShelbourneAway · Premier Division0–0St Patrick's Athl.Home · Premier Division1–1Drogheda UnitedAway · Premier Division0–1DundalkHome · Premier Division2–0WaterfordHome · Premier Division2–0BohemiansAway · Premier Division2–1Derry CityHome · Premier Division0–0St Patrick's Athl.Away · Premier Division1–4ShelbourneHome · Premier Division0–1DundalkAway · Premier Division0–1
Galway United
10 matchesResults3 wins · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game1.8
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Shamrock RoversHome · Premier Division1–3Derry CityAway · Premier Division1–1St Patrick's Athl.Home · Premier Division2–2WaterfordAway · Premier Division1–1DundalkAway · Premier Division1–2Drogheda UnitedAway · Premier Division3–2Derry CityHome · Premier Division2–1Shamrock RoversAway · Premier Division0–2WaterfordHome · Premier Division4–3BohemiansAway · Premier Division0–1
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 Galway United 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, 01:50 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premier Division · 2026/27 · all league matches
Sligo RoversGalway United
16Matches played15
16Points earned17
4Wins4
0.7Goals scored / match1.3
1.2Goals conceded / match1.5
5Clean sheets1
9Failed to score4
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Sligo Rovers at home with Galway United away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
5 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Sligo Rovers
4wins5MEETINGS
Galway United
1winsMay 2025 – Feb 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Sligo Rovers first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Sligo Rovers
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1John Russell
- 29
S. SargeantG - 33
J. EsuaD - 15
O. DenhamD - 52
G. McElroyD - 17
S. McHaleD - 14
J. McManusM - 16
C. McHughM - 10
A. MeekisonM - 71
D. PattonM - 7
W. FitzgeraldM - 11
C. KavanaghF
Substitutes (9)
1 · L. Hughes
6 · C. Harkin
24 · M. Traore
63 · G. Priosti
5 · S. Blaney
3 · S. Stewart
28 · R. O'Kane
19 · A. Nolan
23 · K. McDonagh
Galway United
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1John Caulfield
- 1
E. WattsG - 3
C. BarrattD - 15
W. WilliamsD - 22
C. McCormackD - 5
K. BrouderD - 4
J. KeohaneM - 10
D. HurleyM - 8
A. BolgerM - 23
F. Pierrot - 24
E. McCarthyM - 7
S. WalshF
Substitutes (9)
16 · H. Cunha
11 · K. Twardek
9 · F. Lomboto
20 · L. Devitt
12 · G. Facchineri
30 · A. Kazeem
6 · A. Piesold
29 · N. Fleuriau Chateau
28 · J. Morahan
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Sligo Rovers
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Sargeant | 94 | 5.5 | — | — | — | 32 | — |
| Jeannot Esua | 85 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 42 | — |
| Oliver Denham | 94 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 73 | 7 |
| Gareth McElroy | 94 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 60 | 4 |
| Sean McHale | 94 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | 65 | 4 |
| James McManus | 85 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 82 | 3 |
| Carl McHugh | 65 | 7.9 | — | — | 1 | 45 | 4 |
| Archie Meekison | 13 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Daire Patton | 64 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 13 | — |
| William Fitzgerald | 94 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 37 | — |
| Cian Kavanagh | 94 | 7.2 | — | — | 3 | 10 | — |
| Alex Nolan | 81 | 6.7 | 1 | — | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| Ryan O'Kane | 30 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 8 | — |
| Mai Traore | 29 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Shane Blaney | 9 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| Ciaron Harkin | 9 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Liam Hughes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sean Stewart | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kyle McDonagh | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Guilherme Rego Priosti | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Galway United
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Watts | 94 | 7.9 | — | — | — | 19 | — |
| Connor Barratt | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 12 | — |
| Wasiri Ola Williams | 94 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 11 | — |
| Conor McCormack | 64 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 16 | 2 |
| Killian Brouder | 94 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 15 | 1 |
| Jimmy Keohane | 94 | 7.9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 | — |
| David Hurley | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 36 | 1 |
| Aaron Bolger | 94 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | 32 | 3 |
| Frantz Pierrot | 56 | 5.6 | — | — | 1 | 18 | — |
| Edward McCarthy | 94 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Stephen Walsh | 63 | 5.9 | — | — | 2 | 6 | — |
| Axel Piesold | 49 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 14 | 2 |
| Lee Devitt | 38 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 7 | — |
| Francely Lomboto | 31 | 8.5 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Kristopher Twardek | 30 | 8.2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | — |
| James Morahan | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Hugo Cunha | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gianfranco Facchineri | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Amin Kazeem | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Sligo Rovers | Draw | Galway United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.70 | 3.20 | 2.50 |
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