Sligo Rovers 1-2 Galway United
Updated
Galway United won: Sligo Rovers 1-2 Galway United in the League of Ireland (Round 9) on Sat, 12 Apr 2025 at The Showgrounds, Sligo. Sligo Rovers goals: Owen Elding 72' (pen). Galway United goals: Cian Byrne 21', Cian Byrne 49'. Expected goals: 1.53-2.33. Possession: 63-37. Player of the match: Cian Byrne (9).
Match report
Galway United beat Sligo Rovers 2-1
Galway United narrowly beat Sligo Rovers 2-1 away from home at The Showgrounds on Saturday 12 April in the League of Ireland.
Cian Byrne put Galway United ahead on 21' (0-1), added another on 49' (0-2) and Owen Elding pulled one back for Sligo Rovers from the penalty spot on 72' (1-2).
Sligo Rovers had 63% of the ball, shots were 12-24 (2-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.53-2.33.
Cian Byrne (Galway United FC) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 2,786. Referee: Paul McLaughlin.
Match stats
| Sligo Rovers | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 63 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.53 | 2.33 |
| Total shots | 12 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 34 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 329 (72%) | 139 (55%) |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 8 |
| Total shots | 12 | 24 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 16 |
Lineups
Sligo Rovers (3-5-2): Conor Walsh, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Ronan Manning, Owen Elding, Connor Malley, Conor Reynolds, Matty Wolfe, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald
Galway United (3-5-2): Evan Watts, Gregory Cunningham, Robert Slevin, Killian Brouder, Jeannot Esua, Cian Byrne, Vincent Russell Borden, Patrick Hickey, Bobby Burns, Jimmy Keohane, David Hurley
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Cian Byrne (Galway United)
- 35' · Yellow card · Connor Malley (Sligo Rovers)
- 43' · Yellow card · Conor Reynolds (Sligo Rovers)
- 44' · Yellow card · Killian Brouder (Galway United)
- 48' · Yellow card · Matty Wolfe (Sligo Rovers)
- 49' · Goal · Cian Byrne (Galway United)
- 55' · Substitution · Oskar van Hattum for Conor Reynolds (Sligo Rovers)
- 55' · Substitution · Stephen Mallon for Matty Wolfe (Sligo Rovers)
- 65' · Yellow card · Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers)
- 72' · Substitution · Stephen Walsh for Bobby Burns (Galway United)
- 72' · Goal · Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers)
- 72' · Yellow card · Ronan Manning (Sligo Rovers)
- 80' · Substitution · Sean Kerrigan for David Hurley (Galway United)
- 83' · Yellow card · John Mahon (Sligo Rovers)
- 86' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Connor Malley (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Vincent Russell Borden (Galway United)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 2015: Sligo Rovers 7, draws 7, Galway United 7.
Questions
Who won Sligo Rovers vs Galway United?
Galway United won, 1-2 (League of Ireland) on Sat, 12 Apr 2025.
When and where is Sligo Rovers vs Galway United?
Sat, 12 Apr 2025, 18:45 UTC at The Showgrounds, Sligo, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Galway United?
In 21 league meetings since 2015: Sligo Rovers 7 wins, 7 draws, Galway United 7 wins (goals 24-27).