Sligo Rovers 1-3 Galway United
Updated
Galway United won: Sligo Rovers 1-3 Galway United in the League of Ireland (Round 30) on Mon, 14 Sept 2026 at The Showgrounds, Sligo. Sligo Rovers goals: Cian Kavanagh 8'. Galway United goals: Jimmy Keohane 18' (pen), Stephen Walsh 39', Jimmy Keohane 86' (pen). Expected goals: 0.97-2.42. Possession: 63-37. Player of the match: Jimmy Keohane (9).
Match report
Galway United beat Sligo Rovers 3-1
Galway United came from behind to beat Sligo Rovers 3-1 away from home at The Showgrounds on Monday 14 September in the League of Ireland.
Cian Kavanagh put Sligo Rovers ahead on 8' (1-0), Jimmy Keohane levelled for Galway United from the penalty spot on 18' (1-1), Stephen Walsh restored Galway United's lead on 39' (1-2) and Jimmy Keohane made it 1-3 from the penalty spot on 86'.
Sligo Rovers had 63% of the ball, shots were 20-13 (4-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.97-2.42. Galway United were the better side on chances, too.
Jimmy Keohane (Galway United FC) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 1,738. Referee: Robert Harvey.
Match stats
| Sligo Rovers | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 63 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.97 | 2.42 |
| Total shots | 20 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 18 |
| Big chances | 0 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 336 (80%) | 149 (58%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 20 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 7 |
Lineups
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Liam Hughes, Aidan Gabbidon, Gareth McElroy, Carl McHugh, Sean Stewart, Luke Young, Reuben Gillespie, Archie Meekison, James McManus, Jack Shorrock, Cian Kavanagh
Galway United (3-1-4-2): Hugo Cunha, Wasiri Williams, Anthony O'Connor, Gianfranco Facchineri, Lee Devitt, Connor Barratt, David Hurley, Aaron Bolger, Jimmy Keohane, Kristopher Twardek, Stephen Walsh
Key events
- 8' · Goal · Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 18' · Goal · Jimmy Keohane (Galway United)
- 33' · Yellow card · Carl McHugh (Sligo Rovers)
- 39' · Goal · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 50' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 50' · Substitution · Frantz Pierrot for Connor Barratt (Galway United)
- 54' · Substitution · Kaiyne Woolery for Reuben Gillespie (Sligo Rovers)
- 70' · Substitution · Luke Pearce for Aidan Gabbidon (Sligo Rovers)
- 76' · Substitution · Dylan Connolly for Kristopher Twardek (Galway United)
- 80' · Yellow card · Luke Pearce (Sligo Rovers)
- 84' · Yellow card · Jimmy Keohane (Galway United)
- 86' · Goal · Jimmy Keohane (Galway United)
- 87' · Yellow card · Gareth McElroy (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Junior Thiam for David Hurley (Galway United)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 2015: Sligo Rovers 7, draws 7, Galway United 7.
Questions
Who won Sligo Rovers vs Galway United?
Galway United won, 1-3 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 14 Sept 2026.
When and where is Sligo Rovers vs Galway United?
Mon, 14 Sept 2026, 18:45 UTC at The Showgrounds, Sligo, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Galway United?
In 21 league meetings since 2015: Sligo Rovers 7 wins, 7 draws, Galway United 7 wins (goals 24-27).