Waterford FC 1-1 Galway United
Updated
It finished level: Waterford FC 1-1 Galway United in the League of Ireland (Round 13) on Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Dean McMenamy 90'+6. Galway United goals: Killian Brouder 43'. Expected goals: 0.84-2.35. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Kevin Long (8.2).
Match report
Waterford FC 1-1 Galway United: match report
It finished 1-1 between Waterford FC and Galway United in the League of Ireland on Friday 24 April.
Killian Brouder put Galway United ahead on 43' (0-1) and Dean McMenamy levelled for Waterford FC on 90+6' (1-1).
Waterford FC had 43% of the ball, shots were 10-15 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.84-2.35. Galway United will feel they deserved more.
Kevin Long (Waterford FC) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 1,826. Referee: Paul Norton.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.84 | 2.35 |
| Total shots | 10 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 42 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 183 (63%) | 254 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 16 |
| Total shots | 10 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 13 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (4-2-3-1): Arlo Doherty, Hayden Cann, Kevin Long, Luke Heeney, Benny Couto, Sam Glenfield, John Mahon, Cian Barrett, Jordan Houston, Conor Carty, Pádraig Amond
Galway United (4-2-3-1): Evan Watts, Connor Barratt, Gianfranco Facchineri, Killian Brouder, Al-Amin Kazeem, Aaron Bolger, Matty Wolfe, Kristopher Twardek, David Hurley, Edward McCarthy, Stephen Walsh
Key events
- 17' · Yellow card · Jordan Houston (Waterford FC)
- 43' · Goal · Killian Brouder (Galway United)
- 46' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Cian Barrett (Waterford FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Evan McLaughlin for Luke Heeney (Waterford FC)
- 64' · Substitution · Conan Noonan for Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 65' · Substitution · Trae Coyle for Jordan Houston (Waterford FC)
- 65' · Substitution · Tom Lonergan for Conor Carty (Waterford FC)
- 76' · Substitution · Jimmy Keohane for Kristopher Twardek (Galway United)
- 76' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Edward McCarthy (Galway United)
- 76' · Substitution · Frantz Pierrot for Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 83' · Yellow card · David Hurley (Galway United)
- 85' · Substitution · Wasiri Williams for Matty Wolfe (Galway United)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Dean McMenamy (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 2024: Waterford FC 2, draws 4, Galway United 5.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Galway United?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 24 Apr 2026.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Galway United?
Fri, 24 Apr 2026, 18:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Galway United?
In 11 league meetings since 2024: Waterford FC 2 wins, 4 draws, Galway United 5 wins (goals 12-14).