Sligo Rovers 2-0 Dundalk
Updated
Sligo Rovers won: Sligo Rovers 2-0 Dundalk in the League of Ireland (Round 13) on Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at The Showgrounds, Sligo. Sligo Rovers goals: William Fitzgerald 12', Cian Kavanagh 48'. Expected goals: 1.38-1.72. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Cian Kavanagh (8.7).
Match report
Sligo Rovers beat Dundalk 2-0
Sligo Rovers got the better of Dundalk 2-0 at The Showgrounds on Saturday 25 April in the League of Ireland.
William Fitzgerald put Sligo Rovers ahead on 12' (1-0) and Cian Kavanagh made it 2-0 on 48'.
Sligo Rovers had 36% of the ball, shots were 14-27 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.38-1.72.
Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 2,691. Referee: Declan Toland.
Match stats
| Sligo Rovers | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.38 | 1.72 |
| Total shots | 14 | 27 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 51 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 143 (50%) | 341 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 1 | 11 |
| Total shots | 14 | 27 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 18 |
Lineups
Sligo Rovers (4-3-3): Sam Sargeant, Jeannot Esua, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Sean McHale, Archie Meekison, James McManus, Carl McHugh, Daire Patton, Cian Kavanagh, William Fitzgerald
Dundalk (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue, Declan McDaid, Mayowa Animasahun, Harvey Warren, Tyreke Wilson, Keith Buckley, Bobby Burns, Eoin Kenny, Ronan Teahan, Daryl Horgan, Gbemi Arubi
Key events
- 12' · Goal · William Fitzgerald (Sligo Rovers)
- 33' · Substitution · Sean Stewart for Jeannot Esua (Sligo Rovers)
- 44' · Yellow card · Ronan Teahan (Dundalk)
- 48' · Goal · Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 51' · Yellow card · Mayowa Animasahun (Dundalk)
- 64' · Substitution · Aodh Dervin for Declan McDaid (Dundalk)
- 65' · Substitution · Harry Groome for Gbemi Arubi (Dundalk)
- 65' · Substitution · Shane Tracey for Keith Buckley (Dundalk)
- 70' · Substitution · Jad Hakiki for Carl McHugh (Sligo Rovers)
- 74' · Yellow card · Sean McHale (Sligo Rovers)
- 80' · Substitution · Shane Blaney for Daire Patton (Sligo Rovers)
- 85' · Substitution · Leonardo Gaxha for Ronan Teahan (Dundalk)
All-time head-to-head
48 league meetings since 2012: Sligo Rovers 15, draws 10, Dundalk 23.
Questions
Who won Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk?
Sligo Rovers won, 2-0 (League of Ireland) on Sat, 25 Apr 2026.
When and where is Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk?
Sat, 25 Apr 2026, 18:45 UTC at The Showgrounds, Sligo, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Dundalk?
In 48 league meetings since 2012: Sligo Rovers 15 wins, 10 draws, Dundalk 23 wins (goals 53-70).