Galway United 4-3 Waterford FC
Updated
Galway United won: Galway United 4-3 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 7) on Mon, 16 Mar 2026 at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway. Galway United goals: Kristopher Twardek 10', David Hurley 45'+3 (pen), Kristopher Twardek 61', Frantz Pierrot 89'. Waterford FC goals: Gianfranco Facchineri 35' (og), Pádraig Amond 38', Tom Lonergan 90'+2 (pen). Expected goals: 2.19-1.96. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Kristopher Twardek (9).
Match report
Galway United beat Waterford FC 4-3
Galway United came from behind to beat Waterford FC 4-3 at Eamonn Deacy Park on Monday 16 March in the League of Ireland.
Kristopher Twardek put Galway United ahead on 10' (1-0), an own goal by Gianfranco Facchineri levelled for Waterford FC on 35' (1-1), Pádraig Amond restored Waterford FC's lead on 38' (1-2), David Hurley levelled for Galway United from the penalty spot on 45+3' (2-2), Kristopher Twardek restored Galway United's lead on 61' (3-2), Frantz Pierrot made it 4-2 on 89' and Tom Lonergan pulled one back for Waterford FC from the penalty spot on 90+2' (4-3).
Frantz Pierrot's 89' strike proved decisive.
Galway United had 43% of the ball, shots were 20-18 (9-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.19-1.96.
Kristopher Twardek (Galway United FC) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 1,836. Referee: Kevin O'Sullivan.
Match stats
| Galway United | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.19 | 1.96 |
| Total shots | 20 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 28 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 159 (64%) | 187 (58%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 11 |
| Total shots | 20 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 13 |
Lineups
Galway United (4-2-3-1): Evan Watts, Arthur Parker, Gianfranco Facchineri, Killian Brouder, Lee Devitt, Matty Wolfe, Aaron Bolger, Kristopher Twardek, David Hurley, Jimmy Keohane, Stephen Walsh
Waterford FC (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan, Alan Zborowski, Hayden Cann, Ronan Mansfield, Benny Couto, Jørgen Voilås, Luke Heeney, Conan Noonan, Sam Glenfield, Trae Coyle, Pádraig Amond
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Kristopher Twardek (Galway United)
- 30' · Yellow card · Hayden Cann (Waterford FC)
- 35' · Goal · Gianfranco Facchineri (Waterford FC)
- 38' · Goal · Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 44' · Yellow card · Luke Heeney (Waterford FC)
- 45'+3 · Goal · David Hurley (Galway United)
- 46' · Substitution · Edward McCarthy for Jimmy Keohane (Galway United)
- 54' · Substitution · Frantz Pierrot for Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 61' · Goal · Kristopher Twardek (Galway United)
- 63' · Yellow card · Frantz Pierrot (Galway United)
- 64' · Yellow card · Edward McCarthy (Galway United)
- 69' · Substitution · Tom Lonergan for Trae Coyle (Waterford FC)
- 69' · Substitution · Conor Carty for Jørgen Voilås (Waterford FC)
- 69' · Substitution · Connor Barratt for Matty Wolfe (Galway United)
- 77' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Luke Heeney (Waterford FC)
- 80' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 80' · Substitution · Wasiri Williams for Arthur Parker (Galway United)
- 80' · Yellow card · David Hurley (Galway United)
- 89' · Goal · Frantz Pierrot (Galway United)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 2024: Galway United 5, draws 4, Waterford FC 2.
Questions
Who won Galway United vs Waterford FC?
Galway United won, 4-3 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 16 Mar 2026.
When and where is Galway United vs Waterford FC?
Mon, 16 Mar 2026, 20:00 UTC at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Waterford FC?
In 11 league meetings since 2024: Galway United 5 wins, 4 draws, Waterford FC 2 wins (goals 14-12).