Waterford FC 4-0 Sligo Rovers
Updated
Waterford FC won: Waterford FC 4-0 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 20) on Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Pádraig Amond 27', Jørgen Voilås 67', Pádraig Amond 72', Pádraig Amond 74'. Sent off: Oliver Denham (69'). Expected goals: 3.12-0.40. Possession: 38-62. Player of the match: Pádraig Amond (9.7).
Match report
Waterford FC rout Sligo Rovers 4-0
Waterford FC thrashed Sligo Rovers 4-0 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday 12 June in the League of Ireland.
Pádraig Amond put Waterford FC ahead on 27' (1-0), Jørgen Voilås made it 2-0 on 67', Pádraig Amond made it 3-0 on 72' and added another on 74' (4-0).
Oliver Denham (Sligo Rovers) was sent off on 69'.
Waterford FC had 38% of the ball, shots were 21-9 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 3.12-0.40. Waterford FC were the better side on chances, too.
Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC) was player of the match with a 9.7 rating.
Attendance: 1,856.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 38 | 62 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.12 | 0.40 |
| Total shots | 21 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 41 | 14 |
| Big chances | 5 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 198 (63%) | 389 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 21 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 17 | 3 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (5-3-2): Stephen McMullan, Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Will Johnson, Benny Couto, Jordan Houston, Dean McMenamy, Luke Heeney, Tom Lonergan, Pádraig Amond
Sligo Rovers (3-4-2-1): Sam Sargeant, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Sean McHale, Jeannot Esua, Daire Patton, James McManus, William Fitzgerald, Alex Nolan, Ryan O'Kane, Cian Kavanagh
Key events
- 27' · Goal · Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 35' · Yellow card · John Mahon (Waterford FC)
- 52' · Yellow card · Alex Nolan (Sligo Rovers)
- 63' · Substitution · Sam Glenfield for Luke Heeney (Waterford FC)
- 63' · Substitution · Conan Noonan for Dean McMenamy (Waterford FC)
- 66' · Substitution · Jørgen Voilås for Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 66' · Yellow card · Oliver Denham (Sligo Rovers)
- 67' · Goal · Jørgen Voilås (Waterford FC)
- 68' · Substitution · Maï Traoré for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 68' · Substitution · Kevin Zefi for Alex Nolan (Sligo Rovers)
- 69' · Red card · Oliver Denham (Sligo Rovers)
- 72' · Goal · Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 74' · Goal · Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 77' · Yellow card · Kevin Long (Waterford FC)
- 82' · Substitution · Cian Barrett for John Mahon (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 10, draws 7, Sligo Rovers 9.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Sligo Rovers?
Waterford FC won, 4-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 12 Jun 2026.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 12 Jun 2026, 18:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Sligo Rovers?
In 26 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 10 wins, 7 draws, Sligo Rovers 9 wins (goals 30-30).