Sligo Rovers 1-3 Bohemians
Updated
Bohemians won: Sligo Rovers 1-3 Bohemians in the League of Ireland (Round 19) on Fri, 29 May 2026 at The Showgrounds, Sligo. Sligo Rovers goals: Ryan O'Kane 54'. Bohemians goals: Douglas James-Taylor 27', Colm Whelan 49', Connor Parsons 83'. Expected goals: 0.41-1.92. Possession: 34-66. Player of the match: Harry Vaughan (8.8).
Match report
Bohemians beat Sligo Rovers 3-1
Bohemians saw off Sligo Rovers 3-1 away from home at The Showgrounds on Friday 29 May in the League of Ireland.
Douglas James-Taylor put Bohemians ahead on 27' (0-1), Colm Whelan made it 0-2 on 49', Ryan O'Kane pulled one back for Sligo Rovers on 54' (1-2) and Connor Parsons made it 1-3 on 83'.
Sligo Rovers had 34% of the ball, shots were 7-20 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.41-1.92. Bohemians were the better side on chances, too.
Harry Vaughan (Bohemian FC) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 2,754.
Match stats
| Sligo Rovers | Bohemians | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 34 | 66 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.41 | 1.92 |
| Total shots | 7 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 10 | 33 |
| Big chances | 0 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 226 (76%) | 509 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 12 |
| Total shots | 7 | 20 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 13 |
Lineups
Sligo Rovers (3-4-2-1): Sam Sargeant, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Sean McHale, Jeannot Esua, Carl McHugh, William Fitzgerald, Shane Blaney, Daire Patton, Ryan O'Kane, Cian Kavanagh
Bohemians (3-4-3): Kacper Chorazka, Cian Byrne, Patrick Hickey, Sam Todd, Darragh Power, Dawson Devoy, Sadou Diallo, Dayle Rooney, Ross Tierney, Douglas James-Taylor, Harry Vaughan
Key events
- 27' · Goal · Douglas James-Taylor (Bohemians)
- 46' · Substitution · Maï Traoré for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Colm Whelan for Douglas James-Taylor (Bohemians)
- 46' · Substitution · Jordan Flores for Dayle Rooney (Bohemians)
- 49' · Goal · Colm Whelan (Bohemians)
- 54' · Goal · Ryan O'Kane (Sligo Rovers)
- 62' · Yellow card · Cian Byrne (Bohemians)
- 66' · Substitution · Alex Nolan for Oliver Denham (Sligo Rovers)
- 70' · Substitution · Connor Parsons for Harry Vaughan (Bohemians)
- 74' · Yellow card · Sadou Diallo (Bohemians)
- 75' · Yellow card · Alex Nolan (Sligo Rovers)
- 77' · Substitution · Niall Morahan for Sadou Diallo (Bohemians)
- 83' · Goal · Connor Parsons (Bohemians)
- 87' · Substitution · Adam McDonnell for Darragh Power (Bohemians)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Kyle McDonagh for William Fitzgerald (Sligo Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
52 league meetings since 2012: Sligo Rovers 17, draws 11, Bohemians 24.
Questions
Who won Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians?
Bohemians won, 1-3 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 29 May 2026.
When and where is Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians?
Fri, 29 May 2026, 18:45 UTC at The Showgrounds, Sligo, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Bohemians?
In 52 league meetings since 2012: Sligo Rovers 17 wins, 11 draws, Bohemians 24 wins (goals 58-69).