St. Patricks 4-3 Sligo Rovers
Updated
St. Patricks won: St. Patricks 4-3 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 3) on Fri, 28 Feb 2025 at Richmond Park, Dublin. St. Patricks goals: Zack Elbouzedi 36', Aidan Keena 37', Chris Forrester 52', Aidan Keena 79'. Sligo Rovers goals: Barry Baggley 40' (og), Cian Kavanagh 66', Cian Kavanagh 78'. Sent off: Barry Baggley (90'). Expected goals: 1.27-2.11. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Aidan Keena (9.2).
Match report
St. Patricks beat Sligo Rovers 4-3
St. Patricks narrowly beat Sligo Rovers 4-3 at Richmond Park on Friday 28 February in the League of Ireland.
Zack Elbouzedi put St. Patricks ahead on 36' (1-0), Aidan Keena made it 2-0 on 37', an own goal by Barry Baggley pulled one back for Sligo Rovers on 40' (2-1), Chris Forrester made it 3-1 on 52', Cian Kavanagh pulled one back for Sligo Rovers on 66' (3-2), added another on 78' (3-3) and Aidan Keena restored St. Patricks' lead on 79' (4-3).
Barry Baggley (St. Patricks) was sent off on 90+2'.
St. Patricks had 60% of the ball, shots were 25-7 (9-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.27-2.11. Sligo Rovers created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Aidan Keena (St. Patrick's Athletic) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 4,829. Referee: Paul Norton.
Match stats
| St. Patricks | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.27 | 2.11 |
| Total shots | 25 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 47 | 14 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 359 (82%) | 204 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total shots | 25 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 19 | 6 |
Lineups
St. Patricks (4-3-3): Joseph Anang, Ryan McLaughlin, Joe Redmond, Tom Grivosti, Anthony Breslin, Brandon Kavanagh, Barry Baggley, Romal Palmer, Zack Elbouzedi, Aidan Keena, Jake Mulraney
Sligo Rovers (3-4-3): Sam Sargeant, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Harvey Lintott, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Connor Malley, Matty Wolfe, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh, Jad Hakiki
Key events
- 16' · Substitution · Axel Sjöberg for Ryan McLaughlin (St. Patricks)
- 27' · Substitution · Chris Forrester for Romal Palmer (St. Patricks)
- 36' · Goal · Zack Elbouzedi (St. Patricks)
- 37' · Goal · Aidan Keena (St. Patricks)
- 40' · Goal · Barry Baggley (Sligo Rovers)
- 52' · Goal · Chris Forrester (St. Patricks)
- 60' · Substitution · Owen Elding for Matty Wolfe (Sligo Rovers)
- 60' · Yellow card · Axel Sjöberg (St. Patricks)
- 60' · Yellow card · John Mahon (Sligo Rovers)
- 65' · Yellow card · Joe Redmond (St. Patricks)
- 66' · Goal · Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 70' · Substitution · Mason Melia for Brandon Kavanagh (St. Patricks)
- 71' · Substitution · Jason McClelland for Jake Mulraney (St. Patricks)
- 71' · Yellow card · Tom Grivosti (St. Patricks)
- 72' · Yellow card · Harvey Lintott (Sligo Rovers)
- 72' · Yellow card · Anthony Breslin (St. Patricks)
- 76' · Yellow card · Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers)
- 78' · Goal · Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 79' · Goal · Aidan Keena (St. Patricks)
- 81' · Substitution · Oskar van Hattum for Harvey Lintott (Sligo Rovers)
- 81' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 82' · Substitution · Ronan Manning for Jake Doyle-Hayes (Sligo Rovers)
- 86' · Yellow card · Barry Baggley (St. Patricks)
- 90'+2 · Red card · Barry Baggley (St. Patricks)
All-time head-to-head
52 league meetings since 2012: St. Patricks 25, draws 15, Sligo Rovers 12.
Questions
Who won St. Patricks vs Sligo Rovers?
St. Patricks won, 4-3 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 28 Feb 2025.
When and where is St. Patricks vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 28 Feb 2025, 19:45 UTC at Richmond Park, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between St. Patricks and Sligo Rovers?
In 52 league meetings since 2012: St. Patricks 25 wins, 15 draws, Sligo Rovers 12 wins (goals 71-44).