Galway United vs Sligo Rovers Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/16
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 16 May at 18:45. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Galway United
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- 27 Feb 2026 Galway United 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers L
- 24 Jan 2026 Sligo Rovers 6 - 0 Galway United W
- 22 Sep 2025 Galway United 0 - 1 Sligo Rovers W
- 23 Jun 2025 Sligo Rovers 2 - 1 Galway United W
- 16 May 2025 Galway United 0 - 1 Sligo Rovers W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
43 | 24 | 12 | 7 | +32 | 84 | D W D W W |
| 2 |
Derry City
|
42 | 19 | 13 | 10 | +16 | 70 | D D L D D |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
42 | 19 | 11 | 12 | +15 | 68 | D D D D L |
| 4 |
St. Patricks Athletic
|
42 | 17 | 14 | 11 | +18 | 65 | D W W L L |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
41 | 16 | 16 | 9 | +9 | 64 | W D W L L |
| 6 |
Drogheda United
|
41 | 11 | 17 | 13 | -8 | 50 | L D D D L |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
41 | 12 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 46 | L W L W W |
| 8 |
Sligo Rovers
|
42 | 12 | 9 | 21 | -19 | 45 | L L L D W |
| 9 |
Waterford United
|
41 | 8 | 10 | 23 | -31 | 34 | L L L D D |
| 10 |
Cork City
|
32 | 3 | 10 | 19 | -28 | 19 | L L L D L |
| 11 |
Dundalk
|
11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 18 | W D W W D |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 18:45.
Match preview
Sligo Rovers host Galway United in the Ireland Premier Division on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 18:45. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Sligo Rovers sit 8th in the Ireland Premier Division table with 45 points from 42 matches (12W · 9D · 21L). Galway United are 7th with 46 points from 41 matches (12W · 10D · 19L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Ireland Premier Division hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 54 times on record. Sligo Rovers have won 26, Galway United have won 9 and 19 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Sligo Rovers vs Galway United kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Sligo Rovers vs Galway United — frequently asked
When is Sligo Rovers vs Galway United played?
Kick-off is in the Ireland Premier Division.
Where is Sligo Rovers vs Galway United played?
Sligo Rovers host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Sligo Rovers vs Galway United started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 18:45 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Sligo Rovers vs Galway United live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Sligo Rovers vs Galway United part of?
The Ireland Premier Division in Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Ireland Premier Division
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Ireland Premier Division hub, or jump to the full Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Sligo Rovers and Galway United for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.