Dundalk 1-1 Sligo Rovers
Updated
It finished level: Dundalk 1-1 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 26) on Fri, 31 Jul 2026 at Oriel Park, Dundalk. Dundalk goals: Daryl Horgan 53'. Sligo Rovers goals: Gareth McElroy 90'+1. Expected goals: 1.74-1.35. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Gareth McElroy (8.5).
Match report
Dundalk 1-1 Sligo Rovers: match report
It finished 1-1 between Dundalk and Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland on Friday 31 July.
Daryl Horgan put Dundalk ahead on 53' (1-0) and Gareth McElroy levelled for Sligo Rovers on 90+1' (1-1).
Dundalk had 61% of the ball, shots were 29-6 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.74-1.35.
Gareth McElroy (Sligo Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 2,266. Referee: Neil Doyle.
Match stats
| Dundalk | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.74 | 1.35 |
| Total shots | 29 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 42 | 10 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 340 (75%) | 168 (56%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 10 | 2 |
| Total shots | 29 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 11 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 17 | 6 |
Lineups
Dundalk (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue, Bobby Burns, Mayowa Animasahun, Robert Cornwall, Ronan Teahan, Keith Buckley, Aodh Dervin, Trevor Clarke, Harry Groome, Daryl Horgan, Cian Dillon
Sligo Rovers (4-4-2): Sam Sargeant, Jeannot Esua, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Sean Stewart, Luke Pearce, James McManus, Carl McHugh, Jack Shorrock, Cian Kavanagh, Jamie McGonigle
Key events
- 9' · Yellow card · Luke Pearce (Sligo Rovers)
- 36' · Substitution · Sebastian Quirk for Luke Pearce (Sligo Rovers)
- 53' · Goal · Daryl Horgan (Dundalk)
- 63' · Substitution · Daire Patton for James McManus (Sligo Rovers)
- 63' · Substitution · Tom Grivosti for Harry Groome (Dundalk)
- 64' · Substitution · Trey George for Jack Shorrock (Sligo Rovers)
- 66' · Yellow card · Carl McHugh (Sligo Rovers)
- 71' · Substitution · Declan McDaid for Trevor Clarke (Dundalk)
- 71' · Substitution · Leonardo Gaxha for Keith Buckley (Dundalk)
- 73' · Yellow card · Jeannot Esua (Sligo Rovers)
- 81' · Substitution · Kyle McDonagh for Sean Stewart (Sligo Rovers)
- 87' · Substitution · Egor Vassenin for Cian Dillon (Dundalk)
- 90' · Yellow card · Robert Cornwall (Dundalk)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Gareth McElroy (Sligo Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
48 league meetings since 2012: Dundalk 23, draws 10, Sligo Rovers 15.
Questions
Who won Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 31 Jul 2026.
When and where is Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 31 Jul 2026, 18:45 UTC at Oriel Park, Dundalk, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundalk and Sligo Rovers?
In 48 league meetings since 2012: Dundalk 23 wins, 10 draws, Sligo Rovers 15 wins (goals 70-53).