Sligo Rovers
2/10Wins
1.2Goals / game
1.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
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Premier DivisionMatchweek 30THE MATCH CENTRESligo Rovers vs Galway United match centre
Full time
1:3
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Cian Kavanagh8′
Jimmy Keohane18′ (pen)
Stephen Walsh39′
Jimmy Keohane86′ (pen)
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Unavailable · Calculated 14 Sep 20:05 UK.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Sligo RoversGalway United
—Expected goals · API-Football—
4Shots on target5
20Total Shots12
63%Ball Possession37%
8Corner Kicks4
14Fouls14
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
419Total passes255
338Passes accurate148
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Sligo Rovers 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Galway United 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
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
4/10Wins
1.6Goals / game
1.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 3 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 matchesResults2 wins · 3 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.2
Goals conceded per game1.5
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Drogheda UnitedAway · Premier Division0–2WaterfordAway · FAI Cup0–3BohemiansAway · Premier Division0–3WaterfordHome · Premier Division0–0KerryHome · FAI Cup4–0Derry CityAway · Premier Division0–2DundalkAway · Premier Division1–1Drogheda UnitedHome · Premier Division2–2JanesboroAway · FAI Cup4–0Coleraine FCHome · Friendlies Clubs1–2
Galway United
10 matchesResults4 wins · 5 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game1.0
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
BohemiansHome · Premier Division2–3Drogheda UnitedAway · FAI Cup2–1ShelbourneHome · Premier Division1–1DundalkAway · Premier Division2–1Bray WanderersHome · FAI Cup1–1Drogheda UnitedHome · Premier Division0–0BohemiansAway · Premier Division1–1WaterfordHome · Premier Division0–0Crumlin UnitedHome · FAI Cup4–0Sligo RoversHome · Premier Division3–2
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, 12:58 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premier Division · 2026/27 · all league matches
Sligo RoversGalway United
30Matches played29
23Points earned34
5Wins8
0.8Goals scored / match1.3
1.7Goals conceded / match1.6
6Clean sheets3
15Failed to score8
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Sligo Rovers at home with Galway United away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
2 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Sligo Rovers
1wins2MEETINGS
Galway United
1winsJan 2026 – 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 formation4-2-3-1D. Purse
- 1
Liam John HughesG - 51
Aidan GabbidonD - 52
G. McElroyD - 16
C. McHughD - 3
Sean StewartD - 6
L. YoungM - 50Ruben GillespieM
- 10
A. MeekisonM - 14
J. McManusM - 7
J. ShorrockM - 11
C. KavanaghF
Substitutes (9)
15 · O. Denham
23 · K. McDonagh
9 · L. Pearce
29 · S. Sargeant
41 · K. Woolery
77 · Kevin Zefi
61 · Conor Cannon
24 · J. O'Donnell
49 · Jamie O'Malley
Galway United
Confirmed formation3-1-4-2John Caulfield
- 16
Hugo Alberto Pires da CunhaG - 15
O. WilliamsD - 2
A. O'ConnorD - 12
Gianfranco FacchineriD - 20
L. DevittM - 3
Connor BarrattM - 10
D. HurleyM - 8
A. BolgerM - 4
J. KeohaneM - 11
K. TwardekF - 7
S. WalshF
Substitutes (9)
23 · F. Pierrot
24 · E. McCarthy
9 · F. Lomboto
17 · Junior Thiam
30 · A. Kazeem
54 · C. Whittaker
28 · J. Morahan
21 · D. Connolly
32 · Vincent Angelini
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Galway United
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Williams | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Connor Barratt | 50 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| A. Bolger | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| L. Devitt | 90 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Gianfranco Facchineri | 90 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| D. Hurley | 89 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 6 |
| J. Keohane | 90 | 6.6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| A. O'Connor | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 2 |
| K. Twardek | 76 | 7.1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| S. Walsh | 50 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Vincent Angelini | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Connolly | 14 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A. Kazeem | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F. Lomboto | 40 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| E. McCarthy | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F. Pierrot | 40 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Junior Thiam | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Whittaker | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Morahan | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hugo Alberto Pires da Cunha | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
Sligo Rovers
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Young | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 53 | 2 |
| C. Kavanagh | 90 | 7.8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 0 |
| G. McElroy | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| C. McHugh | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 2 |
| J. McManus | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 3 |
| A. Meekison | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| J. Shorrock | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 1 |
| Sean Stewart | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 1 |
| Liam John Hughes | 90 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| O. Denham | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K. McDonagh | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Pearce | 20 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| S. Sargeant | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K. Woolery | 36 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kevin Zefi | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conor Cannon | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. O'Donnell | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie O'Malley | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Gillespie | 54 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Aidan Gabbidon | 70 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 2 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Premier Division table
Current standings · Premier Division. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  St Patrick's Athl. | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52 | 25 | 27 | 59 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Shamrock Rovers | 31 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 49 | 31 | 18 | 59 | WLDDW |
| 3 |  Bohemians | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 55 | 37 | 18 | 56 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Derry City | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45 | 42 | 3 | 41 | WDWDL |
| 5 |  Dundalk | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 49 | 53 | -4 | 41 | LLDWL |
| 6 |  Shelbourne | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 41 | 44 | -3 | 39 | WLLDD |
| 7 | Galway United | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 41 | 47 | -6 | 37 | LWLDW |
| 8 |  Waterford | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44 | 54 | -10 | 34 | LDDWD |
| 9 |  Drogheda United | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 38 | 51 | -13 | 34 | LWWLL |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 32 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 24 | 54 | -30 | 23 | LLLLD |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Sligo Rovers | Draw | Galway United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.90 | 3.50 | 2.15 |
Snapshot from 14 Sep 2026, 12:02 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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