Galway United 0-1 Sligo Rovers
Updated
Sligo Rovers won: Galway United 0-1 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 30) on Mon, 22 Sept 2025 at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway. Sligo Rovers goals: Cian Kavanagh 54'. Expected goals: 1.61-1.07. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Gareth McElroy (8.5).
Match report
Sligo Rovers beat Galway United 1-0
Sligo Rovers edged Galway United 1-0 away from home at Eamonn Deacy Park on Monday 22 September in the League of Ireland.
Cian Kavanagh put Sligo Rovers ahead on 54' (0-1).
Galway United had 43% of the ball, shots were 23-13 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.61-1.07. Galway United created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Gareth McElroy (Sligo Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 3,443. Referee: Paul Norton.
Match stats
| Galway United | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.61 | 1.07 |
| Total shots | 23 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 19 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 224 (68%) | 364 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 23 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 13 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 8 |
Lineups
Galway United (3-4-2-1): Brendan Clarke, Garry Buckley, Killian Brouder, Robert Slevin, Jeannot Esua, Aaron Bolger, Edward McCarthy, Bobby Burns, Patrick Hickey, Jimmy Keohane, Dara McGuinness
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Edwin Agbaje, Gareth McElroy, Patrick McClean, Sean Stewart, James McManus, Sebastian Quirk, Ryan O'Kane, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald, Owen Elding
Key events
- 20' · Yellow card · Gareth McElroy (Sligo Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Cian Kavanagh for Sebastian Quirk (Sligo Rovers)
- 49' · Yellow card · Patrick Hickey (Galway United)
- 54' · Goal · Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 63' · Substitution · Jeremy Sivi for Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 63' · Substitution · Stephen Walsh for Edward McCarthy (Galway United)
- 64' · Substitution · Ciaron Harkin for Sean Stewart (Sligo Rovers)
- 64' · Substitution · Matty Wolfe for James McManus (Sligo Rovers)
- 72' · Yellow card · Ciaron Harkin (Sligo Rovers)
- 79' · Yellow card · Garry Buckley (Galway United)
- 79' · Yellow card · Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 83' · Substitution · Kyle McDonagh for Ryan O'Kane (Sligo Rovers)
- 86' · Substitution · Vincent Russell Borden for Killian Brouder (Galway United)
- 86' · Yellow card · Sam Sargeant (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Vincent Russell Borden (Galway United)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 2015: Galway United 7, draws 7, Sligo Rovers 7.
Questions
Who won Galway United vs Sligo Rovers?
Sligo Rovers won, 0-1 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 22 Sept 2025.
When and where is Galway United vs Sligo Rovers?
Mon, 22 Sept 2025, 18:45 UTC at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Sligo Rovers?
In 21 league meetings since 2015: Galway United 7 wins, 7 draws, Sligo Rovers 7 wins (goals 27-24).