Dundalk 1-0 Sligo Rovers
Updated
Dundalk won: Dundalk 1-0 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 7) on Mon, 16 Mar 2026 at Oriel Park, Dundalk. Dundalk goals: Daryl Horgan 82' (pen). Sent off: Aodh Dervin (84'). Expected goals: 1.31-0.58. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Daryl Horgan (8.4).
Match report
Dundalk beat Sligo Rovers 1-0
Dundalk narrowly beat Sligo Rovers 1-0 at Oriel Park on Monday 16 March in the League of Ireland.
Daryl Horgan put Dundalk ahead from the penalty spot on 82' (1-0).
Aodh Dervin (Dundalk) was sent off on 84'.
Dundalk had 47% of the ball, shots were 12-14 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.31-0.58.
Daryl Horgan (Dundalk) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 2,343. Referee: Oliver Moran.
Match stats
| Dundalk | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.31 | 0.58 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 24 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 262 (66%) | 305 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 6 |
Lineups
Dundalk (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue, John Ross Wilson, Mayowa Animasahun, Conor O'Keeffe, Bobby Burns, Aodh Dervin, Tyreke Wilson, Declan McDaid, Eoin Kenny, Daryl Horgan, Gbemi Arubi
Sligo Rovers (4-1-4-1): Sam Sargeant, Jeannot Esua, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, William Fitzgerald, Carl McHugh, Alex Nolan, James McManus, Sebastian Quirk, Ryan O'Kane, Cian Kavanagh
Key events
- 45'+7 · Substitution · Archie Meekison for Ryan O'Kane (Sligo Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Maï Traoré for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 51' · Substitution · Keith Buckley for Declan McDaid (Dundalk)
- 51' · Substitution · Daniel Mullen for Tyreke Wilson (Dundalk)
- 59' · Yellow card · Archie Meekison (Sligo Rovers)
- 62' · Substitution · Ciaron Harkin for Carl McHugh (Sligo Rovers)
- 63' · Yellow card · Gbemi Arubi (Dundalk)
- 64' · Substitution · Harry Groome for Gbemi Arubi (Dundalk)
- 75' · Yellow card · Keith Buckley (Dundalk)
- 78' · Yellow card · Ciaron Harkin (Sligo Rovers)
- 81' · Yellow card · William Fitzgerald (Sligo Rovers)
- 82' · Goal · Daryl Horgan (Dundalk)
- 83' · Substitution · Guilherme Rego Priosti for Alex Nolan (Sligo Rovers)
- 84' · Red card · Aodh Dervin (Dundalk)
- 86' · Substitution · Harvey Warren for Harry Groome (Dundalk)
All-time head-to-head
48 league meetings since 2012: Dundalk 23, draws 10, Sligo Rovers 15.
Questions
Who won Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers?
Dundalk won, 1-0 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 16 Mar 2026.
When and where is Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers?
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 19:45 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).