Waterford FC 0-0 Sligo Rovers
Updated
It finished level: Waterford FC 0-0 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 3) on Fri, 20 Feb 2026 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Expected goals: 2.19-0.93. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Conan Noonan (8.1).
Match report
Waterford FC 0-0 Sligo Rovers: match report
Waterford FC and Sligo Rovers played out a goalless draw at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday 20 February in the League of Ireland.
Waterford FC had 48% of the ball, shots were 18-12 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.19-0.93. Waterford FC will feel they deserved more.
Conan Noonan (Waterford FC) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 2,132. Referee: Daniel Murphy.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.19 | 0.93 |
| Total shots | 18 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 15 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 165 (59%) | 201 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 11 | 6 |
| Total shots | 18 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 4 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan, Luke Heeney, John Mahon, Hayden Cann, Benny Couto, Jørgen Voilås, Sam Glenfield, Conan Noonan, Trae Coyle, Padraig Amond, Tom Lonergan
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Jeannot Esua, Oliver Denham, Shane Blaney, Sean Stewart, Ciaron Harkin, Sebastian Quirk, Ryan O'Kane, Archie Meekison, William Fitzgerald, Mai Traore
Key events
- 17' · Yellow card · John Mahon (Waterford FC)
- 42' · Yellow card · Ciaron Harkin (Sligo Rovers)
- 45'+4 · Substitution · Gareth McElroy for Shane Blaney (Sligo Rovers)
- 47' · Yellow card · Gareth McElroy (Sligo Rovers)
- 58' · Substitution · Jad Hakiki for Archie Meekison (Sligo Rovers)
- 58' · Substitution · Daire Patton for Ciaron Harkin (Sligo Rovers)
- 64' · Yellow card · Jeannot Esua (Sligo Rovers)
- 72' · Substitution · Conor Carty for Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 72' · Substitution · Evan McLaughlin for Trae Coyle (Waterford FC)
- 79' · Substitution · Jordan Faria for Jørgen Voilås (Waterford FC)
- 79' · Yellow card · Ryan O'Kane (Sligo Rovers)
- 81' · Substitution · Kyle McDonagh for Jeannot Esua (Sligo Rovers)
- 81' · Substitution · Carl McHugh for Daire Patton (Sligo Rovers)
- 81' · Yellow card · Conan Noonan (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?
The match was a draw, 0-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 20 Feb 2026.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:45 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).