Waterford FC 1-0 Galway United
Updated
Waterford FC won: Waterford FC 1-0 Galway United in the League of Ireland (Round 15) on Fri, 9 May 2025 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Darragh Leahy 27'. Expected goals: 1.44-0.75. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Stephen McMullan (8.4).
Match report
Waterford FC beat Galway United 1-0
Waterford FC edged Galway United 1-0 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday 9 May in the League of Ireland.
Darragh Leahy put Waterford FC ahead on 27' (1-0).
Waterford FC had 58% of the ball, shots were 15-11 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.44-0.75.
Stephen McMullan (Waterford FC) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 1,937. Referee: Paul Norton.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.44 | 0.75 |
| Total shots | 15 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 35 |
| Big chances | 0 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 329 (77%) | 212 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total shots | 15 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 8 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (4-3-1-2): Stephen McMullan, Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Darragh Leahy, Ryan Burke, Sam Glenfield, James Olayinka, Kyle White, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond
Galway United (3-5-2): Brendan Clarke, Cian Byrne, Killian Brouder, Robert Slevin, Jeannot Esua, Conor James McCormack, Patrick Hickey, David Hurley, Regan Donelon, Cillian Tollett, Moses Dyer
Key events
- 27' · Goal · Darragh Leahy (Waterford FC)
- 36' · Yellow card · Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Edward McCarthy for Cillian Tollett (Galway United)
- 56' · Yellow card · Conor James McCormack (Galway United)
- 63' · Substitution · Sean Kerrigan for Conor James McCormack (Galway United)
- 63' · Substitution · Colm Horgan for Regan Donelon (Galway United)
- 65' · Yellow card · Robert Slevin (Galway United)
- 67' · Yellow card · Darragh Leahy (Waterford FC)
- 76' · Substitution · Stephen Walsh for Moses Dyer (Galway United)
- 85' · Yellow card · Kacper Radkowski (Waterford FC)
- 86' · Yellow card · Edward McCarthy (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?
Waterford FC won, 1-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 9 May 2025.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Galway United?
Fri, 9 May 2025, 18:45 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).