Waterford FC 3-2 Galway United
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Waterford FC won: Waterford FC 3-2 Galway United in the League of Ireland (Round 33) on Mon, 19 Oct 2026 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Pádraig Amond 18', Pádraig Amond 45'+1, Tom Lonergan 89'. Galway United goals: Lee Devitt 52', Stephen Walsh 60'. Expected goals: 1.77-0.55. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Pádraig Amond (8.9).
Match report
Waterford FC beat Galway United 3-2
Waterford FC narrowly beat Galway United 3-2 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Monday 19 October in the League of Ireland.
Pádraig Amond put Waterford FC ahead on 18' (1-0), added another on 45+1' (2-0), Lee Devitt pulled one back for Galway United on 52' (2-1), Stephen Walsh levelled for Galway United on 60' (2-2) and Tom Lonergan restored Waterford FC's lead on 89' (3-2).
Tom Lonergan's 89' strike proved decisive.
Waterford FC had 54% of the ball, shots were 18-10 (7-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.77-0.55. Waterford FC were the better side on chances, too.
Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 2,166. Referee: Oliver Moran.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.77 | 0.55 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 43 | 15 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 205 (58%) | 166 (54%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 6 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan, John Mahon, Hayden Cann, Kevin Long, Benny Couto, Jordan Houston, Noah Mawéné, Evan McLaughlin, Conan Noonan, Pádraig Amond, Tom Lonergan
Galway United (4-2-3-1): Hugo Cunha, Connor Barratt, Anthony O'Connor, Gianfranco Facchineri, Lee Devitt, Aaron Bolger, Jimmy Keohane, Kristopher Twardek, David Hurley, Edward McCarthy, Stephen Walsh
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 32' · Yellow card · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 34' · Yellow card · Noah Mawéné (Waterford FC)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Kristopher Twardek (Galway United)
- 46' · Substitution · Matty Wolfe for Edward McCarthy (Galway United)
- 52' · Goal · Lee Devitt (Galway United)
- 52' · Yellow card · Gianfranco Facchineri (Galway United)
- 60' · Goal · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 67' · Yellow card · Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 74' · Substitution · Frantz Pierrot for Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 80' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 80' · Substitution · Luke Heeney for Noah Mawéné (Waterford FC)
- 81' · Substitution · Jørgen Voilås for Jordan Houston (Waterford FC)
- 89' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 90' · Substitution · Junior Thiam for Lee Devitt (Galway United)
- 90' · Substitution · Dylan Connolly for Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 90' · Yellow card · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
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, 3-2 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 19 Oct 2026.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Galway United?
Mon, 19 Oct 2026, 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).