Waterford FC 1-1 Galway United
Updated
It finished level: Waterford FC 1-1 Galway United in the League of Ireland (Round 36) on Sat, 1 Nov 2025 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Padraig Amond 38'. Galway United goals: Stephen Walsh 16'. Expected goals: 1.11-1.42. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Conan Noonan (7.8).
Match report
Waterford FC 1-1 Galway United: match report
Waterford FC and Galway United shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Saturday 1 November in the League of Ireland.
Stephen Walsh put Galway United ahead on 16' (0-1) and Padraig Amond levelled for Waterford FC on 38' (1-1).
Waterford FC had 62% of the ball, shots were 19-16 (2-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.11-1.42.
Conan Noonan (Waterford FC) was player of the match with a 7.8 rating.
Attendance: 3,211. Referee: Paul McLaughlin.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.11 | 1.42 |
| Total shots | 19 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 24 |
| Big chances | 0 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 334 (77%) | 160 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total shots | 19 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 11 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (4-3-3): Stephen McMullan, Kyle White, Kacper Radkowski, Ryan Burke, Grant Horton, Darragh Leahy, Sam Glenfield, James Olayinka, Padraig Amond, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan
Galway United (4-2-3-1): Brendan Clarke, Jeannot Esua, Garry Buckley, Killian Brouder, Bobby Burns, Aaron Bolger, David Hurley, Edward McCarthy, Stephen Walsh, Jimmy Keohane, Patrick Hickey
Key events
- 16' · Goal · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 38' · Goal · Padraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 62' · Substitution · Matthew Smith for Kacper Radkowski (Waterford FC)
- 70' · Substitution · Conor James McCormack for Edward McCarthy (Galway United)
- 70' · Substitution · Robert Slevin for David Hurley (Galway United)
- 74' · Yellow card · Bobby Burns (Galway United)
- 78' · Substitution · Axel Piesold for Jimmy Keohane (Galway United)
- 82' · Substitution · Muhammadu Faal for Kyle White (Waterford FC)
- 83' · Yellow card · Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 87' · Substitution · Trae Coyle for James Olayinka (Waterford FC)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Colm Horgan for Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2024: Waterford FC 3, draws 4, Galway United 5.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Galway United?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League of Ireland) on Sat, 1 Nov 2025.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Galway United?
Sat, 1 Nov 2025, 16:30 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Galway United?
In 12 league meetings since 2024: Waterford FC 3 wins, 4 draws, Galway United 5 wins (goals 15-16).