Galway United 2-2 St. Patricks
Updated
It finished level: Galway United 2-2 St. Patricks in the League of Ireland (Round 14) on Fri, 1 May 2026 at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway. Galway United goals: Aaron Bolger 61', Aaron Bolger 90'+4. St. Patricks goals: Ryan Edmondson 13', Chris Forrester 54'. Expected goals: 0.31-0.90. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Aaron Bolger (8.8).
Match report
Galway United 2-2 St. Patricks: match report
Galway United and St. Patricks shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday 1 May in the League of Ireland.
Ryan Edmondson put St. Patricks ahead on 13' (0-1), Chris Forrester made it 0-2 on 54', Aaron Bolger pulled one back for Galway United on 61' (1-2) and added another on 90+4' (2-2).
Galway United had 50% of the ball, shots were 10-10 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.31-0.90.
Aaron Bolger (Galway United FC) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 2,243. Referee: Robert Hennessy.
Match stats
| Galway United | St. Patricks | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.31 | 0.90 |
| Total shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 12 |
| Big chances | 0 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 275 (68%) | 274 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 6 |
Lineups
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
St. Patricks (4-5-1): Joseph Anang, James Brown, Joe Redmond, Tom Grivosti, Luke Turner, Kian Leavy, Chris Forrester, Jamie Lennon, Barry Baggley, Zack Elbouzedi, Ryan Edmondson
Key events
- 4' · Yellow card · Matty Wolfe (Galway United)
- 13' · Goal · Ryan Edmondson (St. Patricks)
- 38' · Yellow card · Joseph Anang (St. Patricks)
- 40' · Yellow card · Jamie Lennon (St. Patricks)
- 54' · Goal · Chris Forrester (St. Patricks)
- 61' · Goal · Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 63' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Matty Wolfe (Galway United)
- 63' · Substitution · Frantz Pierrot for Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 63' · Substitution · Axel Piesold for Al-Amin Kazeem (Galway United)
- 64' · Substitution · Wasiri Williams for Kristopher Twardek (Galway United)
- 66' · Yellow card · Ryan Edmondson (St. Patricks)
- 71' · Substitution · Darragh Nugent for Chris Forrester (St. Patricks)
- 71' · Substitution · Anthony Breslin for Zack Elbouzedi (St. Patricks)
- 76' · Substitution · Max Mata for Ryan Edmondson (St. Patricks)
- 83' · Substitution · Lee Devitt for Connor Barratt (Galway United)
- 90' · Substitution · Jason McClelland for Kian Leavy (St. Patricks)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 2015: Galway United 3, draws 6, St. Patricks 11.
Questions
Who won Galway United vs St. Patricks?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 1 May 2026.
When and where is Galway United vs St. Patricks?
Fri, 1 May 2026, 18:45 UTC at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and St. Patricks?
In 20 league meetings since 2015: Galway United 3 wins, 6 draws, St. Patricks 11 wins (goals 19-33).