Sligo Rovers 0-0 Waterford FC
Updated
It finished level: Sligo Rovers 0-0 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 28) on Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at The Showgrounds, Sligo. Expected goals: 0.66-1.59. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Sam Sargeant (8.3).
Match report
Sligo Rovers 0-0 Waterford FC: match report
Sligo Rovers and Waterford FC played out a goalless draw at The Showgrounds on Friday 21 August in the League of Ireland.
Sligo Rovers had 48% of the ball, shots were 13-19 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.66-1.59. Waterford FC will feel they deserved more.
Sam Sargeant (Sligo Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 2,456. Referee: Neil Doyle.
Match stats
| Sligo Rovers | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.66 | 1.59 |
| Total shots | 13 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 33 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 179 (59%) | 173 (57%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total shots | 13 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 13 |
Lineups
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Jack Shorrock, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Sean Stewart, Sebastian Quirk, Carl McHugh, Alex Nolan, Luke Young, Luke Pearce, Cian Kavanagh
Waterford FC (3-4-1-2): Stephen McMullan, Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Jordan Houston, Noah Mawene, Evan McLaughlin, Benny Couto, Tom Lonergan, Pádraig Amond, Conan Noonan
Key events
- 46' · Substitution · Archie Meekison for Oliver Denham (Sligo Rovers)
- 62' · Substitution · Kaiyne Woolery for Luke Pearce (Sligo Rovers)
- 63' · Yellow card · Benny Couto (Waterford FC)
- 66' · Yellow card · Hayden Cann (Waterford FC)
- 70' · Substitution · Blair McKenzie for Hayden Cann (Waterford FC)
- 72' · Yellow card · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 74' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Noah Mawene (Waterford FC)
- 79' · Substitution · Trey George for Jack Shorrock (Sligo Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2018: Sligo Rovers 9, draws 7, Waterford FC 10.
Questions
Who won Sligo Rovers vs Waterford FC?
The match was a draw, 0-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 21 Aug 2026.
When and where is Sligo Rovers vs Waterford FC?
Fri, 21 Aug 2026, 19:00 UTC at The Showgrounds, Sligo, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Waterford FC?
In 26 league meetings since 2018: Sligo Rovers 9 wins, 7 draws, Waterford FC 10 wins (goals 30-30).