Sligo Rovers vs Galway United (League of Ireland Premier Division) was played on 16 May 2026 and finished 1–4.
Sligo Rovers vs Galway United: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 20-8-8 | 59:38 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 36 | 19-8-9 | 63:44 | 65 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 17-9-10 | 55:31 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 36 | 12-13-11 | 52:50 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 36 | 11-15-10 | 50:47 | 48 |
| 6 | Dundalk | 36 | 11-12-13 | 55:59 | 45 |
| 7 | Waterford | 36 | 10-13-13 | 54:61 | 43 |
| 8 | Galway United | 36 | 10-12-14 | 46:53 | 42 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 36 | 10-10-16 | 44:57 | 40 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 36 | 5-10-21 | 28:66 | 25 |
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Sligo Rovers vs Galway United: match preview and analysis
The hosts Sligo Rovers were humbled at the Showgrounds as Galway United ran away with a 4‑1 victory, widening the gap between the two sides in the league table. The defeat leaves Sligo rooted to 10th place with just 23 points from 30 matches, a record of five wins, eight draws and 17 losses and a dismal -27 goal difference. Galway, now seventh, moved up to 34 points, having secured eight wins, ten draws and 11 defeats while improving their goal balance to –7. The result also extended Galway’s dominance in the head‑to‑head this season, their third win against Sligo after none for the Rovers and no draws.
Sligo Rovers vs Galway United: team stats compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Sligo Rovers vs Galway United: head to head
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How did Sligo Rovers vs Galway United end?
Galway United beat Sligo Rovers 4–1.
When and where was the match played?
16 May 2026, kick-off at 19:45, at Showgrounds.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Sligo Rovers: 10th (25 points), Galway United: 8th (42 points).
What is the head-to-head record of Sligo Rovers vs Galway United?
Sligo Rovers: 0, Draws: 0, Galway United: 1.
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