Waterford FC 1-1 Dundalk
Updated
It finished level: Waterford FC 1-1 Dundalk in the League of Ireland (Round 31) on Fri, 11 Sept 2026 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Hayden Cann 37'. Dundalk goals: John Mahon 21' (og). Expected goals: 2.04-0.55. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Benny Couto (8.4).
Match report
Waterford FC 1-1 Dundalk: match report
It finished 1-1 between Waterford FC and Dundalk in the League of Ireland on Friday 11 September.
An own goal by John Mahon put Dundalk ahead on 21' (0-1) and Hayden Cann levelled for Waterford FC on 37' (1-1).
Waterford FC had 40% of the ball, shots were 17-10 (8-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.04-0.55. Waterford FC will feel they deserved more.
Benny Couto (Waterford FC) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 1,977. Referee: Lucas Keating.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.04 | 0.55 |
| Total shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 26 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 138 (55%) | 276 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Total shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 17 | 3 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan, Hayden Cann, Kevin Long, John Mahon, Benny Couto, Jørgen Voilås, Conan Noonan, Noah Mawéné, Evan McLaughlin, Pádraig Amond, Tom Lonergan
Dundalk (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue, John Ross Wilson, Mayowa Animasahun, Tom Grivosti, Egor Vassenin, Keith Buckley, Shane Tracey, Leonardo Gaxha, Ronan Teahan, Daryl Horgan, Cian Dillon
Key events
- 21' · Goal · John Mahon (Dundalk)
- 31' · Yellow card · Keith Buckley (Dundalk)
- 37' · Goal · Hayden Cann (Waterford FC)
- 56' · Yellow card · Shane Tracey (Dundalk)
- 60' · Substitution · Bobby Burns for Shane Tracey (Dundalk)
- 61' · Substitution · Harvey Warren for John Ross Wilson (Dundalk)
- 61' · Substitution · Declan McDaid for Leonardo Gaxha (Dundalk)
- 61' · Substitution · Aodh Dervin for Keith Buckley (Dundalk)
- 65' · Yellow card · Harvey Warren (Dundalk)
- 72' · Substitution · Harry Groome for Egor Vassenin (Dundalk)
- 78' · Yellow card · Evan McLaughlin (Waterford FC)
- 90' · Yellow card · Ronan Teahan (Dundalk)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 2012: Waterford FC 7, draws 6, Dundalk 11.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Dundalk?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 11 Sept 2026.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Dundalk?
Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 18:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Dundalk?
In 24 league meetings since 2012: Waterford FC 7 wins, 6 draws, Dundalk 11 wins (goals 27-42).