Galway United vs Sligo Rovers
Galway United vs Sligo Rovers — Head to Head Record
Key facts
- Galway United have won the last 4 meetings
- 3 of the last 4 meetings had 3+ goals
- Both teams scored in 3 of the last 4 meetings
Galway United vs Sligo Rovers — Past Results
| 14.09.26 | Premier Division | Sligo Rovers 1–3 Galway United | W |
| 11.07.26 | Premier Division | Galway United 3–2 Sligo Rovers | W |
| 16.05.26 | Premier Division | Sligo Rovers 1–4 Galway United | W |
| 27.02.26 | Premier Division | Galway United 1–0 Sligo Rovers | W |
Galway United & Sligo Rovers — Recent Form
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Premier Division — Table
| # | Team | P | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Dundalk | 32 | 49:53 | 41 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 32 | 42:45 | 40 |
| 7 | Galway United | 32 | 42:48 | 38 |
| 8 | Waterford | 32 | 44:54 | 34 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 32 | 38:51 | 34 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 32 | 24:54 | 23 |
Galway United & Sligo Rovers — Upcoming Matches
Galway United
| 09.10 18:45 | Waterford – Galway United |
| 16.10 18:45 | Galway United – Shamrock Rovers |
| 23.10 18:45 | Galway United – St Patrick's Athl. |
Sligo Rovers
| 09.10 18:45 | Shelbourne – Sligo Rovers |
| 17.10 18:45 | Sligo Rovers – Dundalk |
| 23.10 19:00 | Shamrock Rovers – Sligo Rovers |
Analysis
Galway United and Sligo Rovers have met 4 times down the years, and the overall balance favours Galway United, who have won 4 of those games to 0, with 0 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. Goals have rarely been in short supply. These games produce 3.8 on average, with 75% of the meetings bringing three or more, and both teams have found the net in 75% of them, which points to an open contest more often than a cagey one. Venue has shaped plenty of these results. Galway United read 2-0-0 at home against this side, whereas Sligo Rovers sit on 0-0-2 on their own turf, a split that is worth keeping in mind before the teams line up again. Form going into the next meeting is worth a glance. Galway United have won 1 of their last 5 games and are scoring 1.4 a game, while Sligo Rovers have taken 0 wins from 5, averaging 0.2, so both arrive with recent evidence to lean on. Broken down, that leaves Galway United winning around 100% of the time, 0% ending level and Sligo Rovers on about 0%. The balance gives one side the edge, but enough draws and surprises to keep it interesting. The last time these teams met, on 14.09.2026, the game ended Sligo Rovers 1–3 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.
Galway United vs Sligo Rovers — FAQ
Who has won more matches between Galway United and Sligo Rovers?
Galway United have won more, 4–0, with 0 draws
How many goals are scored on average?
3.8 goals per match; 75% of meetings had 3 or more goals
What was the result of the last match?
Sligo Rovers 1–3 Galway United on 14.09.2026

