Dundalk 2-3 Waterford FC
Updated
Waterford FC won: Dundalk 2-3 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 22) on Fri, 26 Jun 2026 at Oriel Park, Dundalk. Dundalk goals: Eoin Kenny 10', Harry Groome 29'. Waterford FC goals: Tom Lonergan 45'+1, Tom Lonergan 63' (pen), John Mahon 86'. Expected goals: 1.47-2.15. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Tom Lonergan (9.3).
Match report
Waterford FC beat Dundalk 3-2
Waterford FC came from behind to beat Dundalk 3-2 away from home at Oriel Park on Friday 26 June in the League of Ireland.
Eoin Kenny put Dundalk ahead on 10' (1-0), Harry Groome made it 2-0 on 29', Tom Lonergan pulled one back for Waterford FC on 45+1' (2-1), added another from the penalty spot on 63' (2-2) and John Mahon restored Waterford FC's lead on 86' (2-3).
John Mahon's 86' strike proved decisive.
Dundalk had 64% of the ball, shots were 23-20 (7-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.47-2.15.
Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 2,073. Referee: Marc Lynch.
Match stats
| Dundalk | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.47 | 2.15 |
| Total shots | 23 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 35 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 280 (71%) | 102 (47%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 23 | 20 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 16 |
Lineups
Dundalk (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue, Keith Buckley, Robert Cornwall, Bobby Burns, Tyreke Wilson, Aodh Dervin, Harry Groome, Eoin Kenny, Ronan Teahan, Daryl Horgan, Gbemi Arubi
Waterford FC (5-3-2): Stephen McMullan, Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Jordan Houston, Benny Couto, Luke Heeney, Will Johnson, Dean McMenamy, Tom Lonergan, Pádraig Amond
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Eoin Kenny (Dundalk)
- 29' · Goal · Harry Groome (Dundalk)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 49' · Yellow card · Luke Heeney (Waterford FC)
- 56' · Substitution · Jørgen Voilås for Dean McMenamy (Waterford FC)
- 56' · Substitution · Sam Glenfield for Luke Heeney (Waterford FC)
- 62' · Yellow card · Bobby Burns (Dundalk)
- 63' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 68' · Substitution · Shane Tracey for Harry Groome (Dundalk)
- 74' · Substitution · Mayowa Animasahun for Aodh Dervin (Dundalk)
- 80' · Substitution · Trae Coyle for Jordan Houston (Waterford FC)
- 81' · Yellow card · Will Johnson (Waterford FC)
- 86' · Goal · John Mahon (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 2012: Dundalk 11, draws 6, Waterford FC 7.
Questions
Who won Dundalk vs Waterford FC?
Waterford FC won, 2-3 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 26 Jun 2026.
When and where is Dundalk vs Waterford FC?
Fri, 26 Jun 2026, 18:45 UTC at Oriel Park, Dundalk, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundalk and Waterford FC?
In 24 league meetings since 2012: Dundalk 11 wins, 6 draws, Waterford FC 7 wins (goals 42-27).