Waterford FC 1-2 Sligo Rovers
Updated
Sligo Rovers won: Waterford FC 1-2 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 28) on Fri, 22 Aug 2025 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Conan Noonan 37'. Sligo Rovers goals: Jad Hakiki 73', Owen Elding 87'. Expected goals: 0.98-2.72. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Owen Elding (8.6).
Match report
Sligo Rovers beat Waterford FC 2-1
Sligo Rovers came from behind to beat Waterford FC 2-1 away from home at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday 22 August in the League of Ireland.
Conan Noonan put Waterford FC ahead on 37' (1-0), Jad Hakiki levelled for Sligo Rovers on 73' (1-1) and Owen Elding restored Sligo Rovers' lead on 87' (1-2).
Owen Elding's 87' strike proved decisive.
Waterford FC had 44% of the ball, shots were 12-19 (2-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.98-2.72. Sligo Rovers were the better side on chances, too.
Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 2,007. Referee: Aaron O'Dowd.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.98 | 2.72 |
| Total shots | 12 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 24 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 279 (72%) | 379 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 8 |
| Total shots | 12 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 12 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (3-4-1-2): Stephen McMullan, Andrew Boyle, Ronan Mansfield, Ryan Burke, Grant Horton, James Olayinka, Jordan Rossiter, Muhammadu Faal, Sam Glenfield, Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Sebastian Quirk, Oliver Denham, Patrick McClean, Sean Stewart, James McManus, Edwin Agbaje, William Fitzgerald, Jad Hakiki, Ryan O'Kane, Owen Elding
Key events
- 26' · Yellow card · Grant Horton (Waterford FC)
- 37' · Goal · Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 48' · Yellow card · Jordan Rossiter (Waterford FC)
- 68' · Substitution · Wilson Waweru for Ryan O'Kane (Sligo Rovers)
- 72' · Substitution · Rowan McDonald for Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 72' · Substitution · Tom Lonergan for Muhammadu Faal (Waterford FC)
- 73' · Goal · Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers)
- 77' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for James Olayinka (Waterford FC)
- 78' · Substitution · Ciaron Harkin for Edwin Agbaje (Sligo Rovers)
- 86' · Substitution · Kacper Radkowski for Padraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 87' · Goal · Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers)
- 89' · Substitution · Ronan Manning for Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 10, draws 7, Sligo Rovers 9.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Sligo Rovers?
Sligo Rovers won, 1-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 22 Aug 2025.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 22 Aug 2025, 18:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Sligo Rovers?
In 26 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 10 wins, 7 draws, Sligo Rovers 9 wins (goals 30-30).