Dundalk 2-1 Galway United
Updated
Dundalk won: Dundalk 2-1 Galway United in the League of Ireland (Round 12) on Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at Oriel Park, Dundalk. Dundalk goals: Declan McDaid 81', Declan McDaid 85'. Galway United goals: Stephen Walsh 90'. Expected goals: 3.49-0.82. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Evan Watts (8.8).
Match report
Dundalk beat Galway United 2-1
Dundalk edged Galway United 2-1 at Oriel Park on Friday 17 April in the League of Ireland.
Declan McDaid put Dundalk ahead on 81' (1-0), added another on 85' (2-0) and Stephen Walsh pulled one back for Galway United on 90' (2-1).
Declan McDaid's 85' strike proved decisive.
Dundalk had 61% of the ball, shots were 21-13 (13-3 on target) and expected goals finished 3.49-0.82. Dundalk were the better side on chances, too.
Evan Watts (Galway United FC) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 2,673. Referee: Daryl Carolan.
Match stats
| Dundalk | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.49 | 0.82 |
| Total shots | 21 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 23 |
| Big chances | 5 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 291 (72%) | 141 (54%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Total shots | 21 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 11 |
Lineups
Dundalk (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue, John Ross Wilson, Mayowa Animasahun, Harvey Warren, Tyreke Wilson, Eoin Kenny, Bobby Burns, Ronan Teahan, Keith Buckley, Daryl Horgan, Gbemi Arubi
Galway United (5-3-2): Evan Watts, Arthur Parker, Killian Brouder, Gianfranco Facchineri, Edward McCarthy, Kristopher Twardek, Aaron Bolger, Matty Wolfe, David Hurley, Lee Devitt, Frantz Pierrot
Key events
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Mayowa Animasahun (Dundalk)
- 49' · Yellow card · Matty Wolfe (Galway United)
- 55' · Substitution · Connor Barratt for Matty Wolfe (Galway United)
- 55' · Substitution · Stephen Walsh for Frantz Pierrot (Galway United)
- 56' · Yellow card · John Ross Wilson (Dundalk)
- 68' · Substitution · Shane Tracey for Ronan Teahan (Dundalk)
- 72' · Substitution · Axel Piesold for Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 73' · Substitution · Harry Groome for Bobby Burns (Dundalk)
- 73' · Substitution · Declan McDaid for Eoin Kenny (Dundalk)
- 81' · Goal · Declan McDaid (Dundalk)
- 85' · Goal · Declan McDaid (Dundalk)
- 87' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Lee Devitt (Galway United)
- 87' · Substitution · Wasiri Williams for Edward McCarthy (Galway United)
- 90' · Goal · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2015: Dundalk 8, draws 3, Galway United 6.
Questions
Who won Dundalk vs Galway United?
Dundalk won, 2-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 17 Apr 2026.
When and where is Dundalk vs Galway United?
Fri, 17 Apr 2026, 18:45 UTC at Oriel Park, Dundalk, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundalk and Galway United?
In 17 league meetings since 2015: Dundalk 8 wins, 3 draws, Galway United 6 wins (goals 27-22).