Galway United 2-4 Waterford FC
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Waterford FC won: Galway United 2-4 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 25) on Fri, 25 Jul 2025 at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway. Galway United goals: Stephen Walsh 59', Dara McGuinness 74'. Waterford FC goals: Conan Noonan 31', Padraig Amond 47', Darragh Leahy 72', Padraig Amond 77' (pen). Expected goals: 1.83-2.16. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Padraig Amond (9.1).
Match report
Waterford FC beat Galway United 4-2
Waterford FC beat Galway United 4-2 away from home at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday 25 July in the League of Ireland.
Conan Noonan put Waterford FC ahead on 31' (0-1), Padraig Amond made it 0-2 on 47', Stephen Walsh pulled one back for Galway United on 59' (1-2), Darragh Leahy made it 1-3 on 72', Dara McGuinness pulled one back for Galway United on 74' (2-3) and Padraig Amond made it 2-4 from the penalty spot on 77'.
Galway United had 47% of the ball, shots were 21-11 (7-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.83-2.16.
Padraig Amond (Waterford FC) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 2,151.
Match stats
| Galway United | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.83 | 2.16 |
| Total shots | 21 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 21 |
| Big chances | 0 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 180 (60%) | 228 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total shots | 21 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 9 |
Lineups
Galway United (3-4-1-2): Evan Watts, Gregory Cunningham, Killian Brouder, Robert Slevin, Jeannot Esua, Aaron Bolger, Vincent Russell Borden, Bobby Burns, Edward McCarthy, Stephen Walsh, Malcolm Shaw
Waterford FC (3-4-2-1): Stephen McMullan, Andrew Boyle, Darragh Leahy, Ryan Burke, Grant Horton, Jordan Rossiter, Rowan McDonald, Finlay Armstrong, Padraig Amond, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan
Key events
- 15' · Yellow card · Jordan Rossiter (Waterford FC)
- 31' · Goal · Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 46' · Substitution · David Hurley for Vincent Russell Borden (Galway United)
- 46' · Substitution · Dara McGuinness for Malcolm Shaw (Galway United)
- 47' · Goal · Padraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 58' · Yellow card · Grant Horton (Waterford FC)
- 59' · Goal · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 61' · Substitution · Jimmy Keohane for Edward McCarthy (Galway United)
- 69' · Substitution · Garry Buckley for Killian Brouder (Galway United)
- 72' · Goal · Darragh Leahy (Waterford FC)
- 74' · Goal · Dara McGuinness (Galway United)
- 77' · Goal · Padraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 78' · Yellow card · Jeannot Esua (Galway United)
- 80' · Substitution · Jesse Dempsey for Finlay Armstrong (Waterford FC)
- 80' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Jordan Rossiter (Waterford FC)
- 81' · Substitution · Axel Piesold for Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · David Hurley (Galway United)
- 90'+11 · Yellow card · Gregory Cunningham (Galway United)
- 90'+11 · Yellow card · Jesse Dempsey (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2024: Galway United 5, draws 4, Waterford FC 3.
Questions
Who won Galway United vs Waterford FC?
Waterford FC won, 2-4 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 25 Jul 2025.
When and where is Galway United vs Waterford FC?
Fri, 25 Jul 2025, 18:45 UTC at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Waterford FC?
In 12 league meetings since 2024: Galway United 5 wins, 4 draws, Waterford FC 3 wins (goals 16-15).