Analysis
Dundalk and Galway United have met 4 times down the years, and the overall balance favours Dundalk, who have won 2 of those games to 1, with 1 finishing level. On paper it is a fixture with a clear favourite, yet many of the meetings have been decided by the finest of margins. The numbers suggest an entertaining watch: 2.8 goals per match on average, 75% of encounters going beyond two and a half, and both teams scoring in 75% of them. The pattern has been fairly consistent across the sample above. Home advantage has told as well. On their own ground Dundalk carry a record of 1-0-1 in this exact fixture, while Galway United have managed 0-1-1 when hosting the same opponent, so where the next meeting is played could matter as much as current form. Recent weeks help frame expectations. Dundalk bring 1 wins from their past 5 and 1.4 goals per game, with Galway United on 1 wins from 5 and 1.4 a game, a snapshot that may count for as much here as the long-term record. Broken down, that leaves Dundalk winning around 50% of the time, 25% ending level and Galway United on about 25%. The balance gives one side the edge, but enough draws and surprises to keep it interesting. The last time these teams met, on 21.08.2026, the game ended Dundalk 1–2 Galway United, and that scoreline still shapes how the fixture is viewed. A new date is yet to be confirmed, leaving that result as the freshest reference point.
Dundalk vs Galway United — FAQ
Who has won more matches between Dundalk and Galway United?
Dundalk have won more, 2–1, with 1 draws
How many goals are scored on average?
2.8 goals per match; 75% of meetings had 3 or more goals
What was the result of the last match?
Dundalk 1–2 Galway United on 21.08.2026
Updated: 25.09.2026