Galway United vs Waterford United Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/24
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Friday, 24 April at 18:45. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Galway United
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- 16 Mar 2026 Galway United 4 - 3 Waterford United L
- 01 Nov 2025 Waterford United 1 - 1 Galway United D
- 25 Jul 2025 Galway United 2 - 4 Waterford United W
- 09 May 2025 Waterford United 1 - 0 Galway United W
- 14 Mar 2025 Galway United 1 - 0 Waterford United L
| # | 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
Waterford United host Galway United in the Ireland Premier Division on Friday, 24 April 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
Waterford United sit 9th in the Ireland Premier Division table with 34 points from 41 matches (8W · 10D · 23L). 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 36 times on record. Waterford United have won 16, Galway United have won 13 and 7 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 Waterford United 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
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- 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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Waterford United vs Galway United — frequently asked
When is Waterford United vs Galway United played?
Kick-off is in the Ireland Premier Division.
Where is Waterford United vs Galway United played?
Waterford United host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Waterford United vs Galway United started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Friday, 24 April 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 Waterford United 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 Waterford United 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 Waterford United and Galway United for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.