Sligo Rovers
Premier Division
FT
2 - 0
Showgrounds
Referee: A. Hunter
Waterford
League: Premier Division
Venue: Showgrounds
Referee: A. Hunter
Sligo Rovers
Match Timeline
Waterford
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
⚽
18'
A. Meekison · Assist: W. Fitzgerald
Sligo Rovers
🟨
36'
Dean McMenamy
Waterford
🔄
41'
J. Voilas ↔ H. Cann
Waterford
🔄
41'
A. Zborowski ↔ J. Houston
Waterford
⚽
57'
J. Houston
Sligo Rovers
🔄
60'
D. McMenamy ↔ S. Glenfield
Waterford
🔄
60'
E. McLaughlin ↔ C. Carty
Waterford
🔄
70'
P. Amond ↔ T. Lonergan
Waterford
🔄
77'
C. McHugh ↔ S. Blaney
Sligo Rovers
🔄
77'
D. Patton ↔ A. Nolan
Sligo Rovers
🟨
80'
James McManus
Sligo Rovers
🟨
83'
Tom Lonergan
Waterford
Main Prediction

Home Win

Confidence 98%
1X2
1X2
Home Win
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5

Probability Model

Home 82.6%
X 15.4%
Away 2.1%
1X 98%
X2 17.4%
12 84.6%

Tactical Setup

Sligo Rovers formation 4-3-3
Waterford formation 5-3-2
Sligo Rovers missing 0
Waterford missing 0

Key Squad Notes

Sligo Rovers scorers W. Fitzgerald (2 goals), A. Nolan (1 goals), J. Hakiki (1 goals)
Sligo Rovers creators W. Fitzgerald (1 assists), A. Nolan (1 assists), J. Redmond (1 assists)
Waterford scorers T. Lonergan (3 goals), P. Amond (2 goals), G. Facchineri (1 goals)
Waterford creators J. Voilas (2 assists), C. Noonan (1 assists), Evan McLaughlin (1 assists)

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Sligo Rovers and Waterford have faced each other 5 times recently.

Quick Insight

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 1X (98%)
Predicted formations: Sligo Rovers 4-3-3 / Waterford 5-3-2
H2H summary: Sligo Rovers wins 3, draws 1, Waterford wins 1

Match Analysis

Sligo Rovers sit 9 with 8 points after 11 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Across the season they have posted 2 wins, 2 draws, and 7 defeats, and the 6:17 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on W. Fitzgerald (2 goals), A. Nolan (1 goals), J. Hakiki (1 goals), with creative support from W. Fitzgerald (1 assists), A. Nolan (1 assists), J. Redmond (1 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. At home, they have managed 1 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.
Waterford sit 10 with 4 points after 10 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Their record of 0 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, together with goals at 8:21, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through T. Lonergan (3 goals), P. Amond (2 goals), G. Facchineri (1 goals), with creative support from J. Voilas (2 assists), C. Noonan (1 assists), Evan McLaughlin (1 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been very solid. Away from home, they have managed 0 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.
From a tactical perspective, this fixture features two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Waterford. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Sligo Rovers expected to line up in 4-3-3 and Waterford in 5-3-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Waterford having the stronger overall control. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected.

Statistics

Sligo Rovers Stat Waterford
2 Shots on Goal 4
6 Shots off Goal 7
9 Total Shots 16
1 Blocked Shots 5
6 Shots insidebox 8
3 Shots outsidebox 8
12 Fouls 9
4 Corner Kicks 2
1 Offsides 1
54% Ball Possession 46%
1 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
4 Goalkeeper Saves 1
407 Total passes 350
284 Passes accurate 220
70% Passes % 63%
0 expected_goals 0
0 goals_prevented 0
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10.04.26
Pre
Sligo Rovers
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2
1
W
06.04.26
Pre
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
0
0
D
03.04.26
Pre
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
1
4
L
21.03.26
Pre
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
0
1
L
16.03.26
Pre
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Dundalk
0
1
L
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Last matches: Waterford
06.04.26
Pre
Waterford
Bohemians
1
1
D
03.04.26
Pre
Waterford
Shamrock Rovers
1
1
D
20.03.26
Pre
Waterford
St Patrick's Athl.
0
2
L
16.03.26
Pre
Waterford
Galway United
3
4
L
13.03.26
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0
5
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Last matches: Sligo Rovers
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Pre
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
0
0
D
21.03.26
Pre
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
0
1
L
13.03.26
Pre
Sligo Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
0
2
L
07.03.26
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Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United
2
1
W
14.02.26
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0
4
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Last matches: Waterford
06.04.26
Pre
Waterford
Bohemians
1
1
D
16.03.26
Pre
Waterford
Galway United
3
4
L
13.03.26
Pre
Waterford
Dundalk
0
5
L
27.02.26
Pre
Waterford
Derry City
2
4
L
13.02.26
Pre
Waterford
Drogheda United
0
2
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Lineups

Sligo Rovers
Formation
Waterford
7.7
Sam Sargeant
29
Sam Sargeant
7.5
Jeannot Esua
33
Jeannot Esua
7.9
Oliver Denham
15
Oliver Denham
7.2
Gareth McElroy
52
Gareth McElroy
6.9
Sean McHale
17
Sean McHale
8.2
Archie Meekison
10
⚽
Archie Meekison
7.5
James McManus
14
James McManus
6.9
Carl McHugh
16
↓
Carl McHugh
6.3
Daire Patton
71
↓
Daire Patton
6.3
Cian Kavanagh
11
Cian Kavanagh
7.9
William Fitzgerald
7
🎯
William Fitzgerald
7.3
Arlo Doherty
21
Arlo Doherty
6.2
Alan Zborowski
43
↓
Alan Zborowski
6.7
Kevin Long
13
Kevin Long
6.3
John Mahon
5
John Mahon
6.6
Benny Couto
3
Benny Couto
6.9
Luke Heeney
15
Luke Heeney
6.3
Dean McMenamy
27
↓
Dean McMenamy
6.2
Jørgen Voilås
20
↓
Jørgen Voilås
6.2
Evan McLaughlin
8
↓
Evan McLaughlin
6.9
Trae Coyle
11
Trae Coyle
6.5
Pádraig Amond
9
↓
Pádraig Amond
Sligo Rovers 4-3-3
Starting XI
29
Sam Sargeant
G
33
Jeannot Esua
D
15
Oliver Denham
D
52
Gareth McElroy
D
17
Sean McHale
D
10
Archie Meekison
⚽ 18'
M
14
James McManus
🟨 80'
M
16
Carl McHugh
↓ 77'
M
71
Daire Patton
↓ 77'
F
11
Cian Kavanagh
F
7
William Fitzgerald
🎯 18'
F
Substitutes
5
Shane Blaney
↑ 77'
D
19
Alex Nolan
↑ 77'
M
1
Liam Hughes
G
43
Callum Lynch
M
63
Guilherme Rego Priosti
M
8
Jad Hakiki
M
23
Kyle McDonagh
M
51
Aidan Gabbidon
D
24
Mai Traore
F
Waterford 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
21
Arlo Doherty
G
43
Alan Zborowski
↓ 41'
D
13
Kevin Long
D
5
John Mahon
D
3
Benny Couto
D
15
Luke Heeney
M
27
Dean McMenamy
↓ 60' 🟨 36'
M
20
Jørgen Voilås
↓ 41'
M
8
Evan McLaughlin
↓ 60'
M
11
Trae Coyle
M
9
Pádraig Amond
↓ 70'
F
Substitutes
16
Hayden Cann
↑ 41'
D
2
Jordan Houston
⚽ 57' ↑ 41'
D
19
Samuel Glenfield
↑ 60'
M
7
Conor Carty
↑ 60'
F
18
Tom Lonergan
↑ 70' 🟨 83'
F
1
Stephen McMullan
G
14
Jesse Dempsey
D
6
Cian Barrett
D
22
Ronan Mansfield
F

Head to Head

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford 5 matches
20.02.2026
Waterford 0 - 0 Sligo Rovers
Premier Division
FT
22.08.2025
Waterford 1 - 2 Sligo Rovers
Premier Division
FT
14.06.2025
Sligo Rovers 1 - 0 Waterford
Premier Division
FT
18.04.2025
Waterford 0 - 4 Sligo Rovers
Premier Division
FT
15.02.2025
Sligo Rovers 2 - 3 Waterford
Premier Division
FT