Galway United 2-4 Bohemians
Updated
Bohemians won: Galway United 2-4 Bohemians in the League of Ireland (Round 18) on Fri, 22 May 2026 at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway. Galway United goals: Edward McCarthy 62', Edward McCarthy 77'. Bohemians goals: Dawson Devoy 25', Douglas James-Taylor 30', Ross Tierney 75', Patrick Hickey 78'. Expected goals: 1.68-2.22. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Edward McCarthy (8.9).
Match report
Bohemians beat Galway United 4-2
Bohemians got the better of Galway United 4-2 away from home at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday 22 May in the League of Ireland.
Dawson Devoy put Bohemians ahead on 25' (0-1), Douglas James-Taylor made it 0-2 on 30', Edward McCarthy pulled one back for Galway United on 62' (1-2), Ross Tierney made it 1-3 on 75', Edward McCarthy pulled one back for Galway United on 77' (2-3) and Patrick Hickey made it 2-4 on 78'.
Galway United had 40% of the ball, shots were 16-17 (6-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.68-2.22.
Edward McCarthy (Galway United FC) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 2,442.
Match stats
| Galway United | Bohemians | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.68 | 2.22 |
| Total shots | 16 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 28 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 236 (71%) | 422 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total shots | 16 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 13 |
Lineups
Galway United (3-4-1-2): Evan Watts, Wasiri Williams, Killian Brouder, Conor James McCormack, Connor Barratt, David Hurley, Aaron Bolger, Edward McCarthy, Jimmy Keohane, Stephen Walsh, Frantz Pierrot
Bohemians (4-2-3-1): Kacper Chorazka, Darragh Power, Cian Byrne, Patrick Hickey, Jordan Flores, Sadou Diallo, Dawson Devoy, Dayle Rooney, Ross Tierney, Harry Vaughan, Douglas James-Taylor
Key events
- 25' · Goal · Dawson Devoy (Bohemians)
- 30' · Goal · Douglas James-Taylor (Bohemians)
- 37' · Yellow card · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 46' · Substitution · Kristopher Twardek for Connor Barratt (Galway United)
- 46' · Substitution · Lee Devitt for Conor James McCormack (Galway United)
- 46' · Substitution · Matty Wolfe for Frantz Pierrot (Galway United)
- 62' · Goal · Edward McCarthy (Galway United)
- 64' · Yellow card · Lee Devitt (Galway United)
- 70' · Substitution · Connor Parsons for Harry Vaughan (Bohemians)
- 70' · Substitution · Niall Morahan for Sadou Diallo (Bohemians)
- 70' · Substitution · Colm Whelan for Douglas James-Taylor (Bohemians)
- 75' · Goal · Ross Tierney (Bohemians)
- 77' · Goal · Edward McCarthy (Galway United)
- 78' · Goal · Patrick Hickey (Bohemians)
- 79' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for David Hurley (Galway United)
- 79' · Substitution · Nicolas Chateau for Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 86' · Substitution · Ryan Burke for Dayle Rooney (Bohemians)
- 86' · Substitution · Zane Myers for Ross Tierney (Bohemians)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 2015: Galway United 6, draws 6, Bohemians 9.
Questions
Who won Galway United vs Bohemians?
Bohemians won, 2-4 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 22 May 2026.
When and where is Galway United vs Bohemians?
Fri, 22 May 2026, 18:45 UTC at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Bohemians?
In 21 league meetings since 2015: Galway United 6 wins, 6 draws, Bohemians 9 wins (goals 25-31).