Waterford FC 3-2 Galway United
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Waterford FC won: Waterford FC 3-2 Galway United in the League of Ireland (Round 33) on Mon, 19 Oct 2026 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Pádraig Amond 18', Pádraig Amond 45'+1, Tom Lonergan 89'. Galway United goals: Lee Devitt 52', Stephen Walsh 60'. Expected goals: 1.77-0.55. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Pádraig Amond (8.9).
Match report
Waterford FC beat Galway United 3-2
Waterford FC narrowly beat Galway United 3-2 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Monday 19 October in the League of Ireland.
Pádraig Amond put Waterford FC ahead on 18' (1-0), added another on 45+1' (2-0), Lee Devitt pulled one back for Galway United on 52' (2-1), Stephen Walsh levelled for Galway United on 60' (2-2) and Tom Lonergan restored Waterford FC's lead on 89' (3-2).
Tom Lonergan's 89' strike proved decisive.
Waterford FC had 54% of the ball, shots were 18-10 (7-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.77-0.55. Waterford FC were the better side on chances, too.
Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
The result leaves Waterford FC 8th on 37 points, with Galway United 7th on 41.
Attendance: 2,166. Referee: Oliver Moran.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.77 | 0.55 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 43 | 15 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 205 (58%) | 166 (54%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 6 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan, John Mahon, Hayden Cann, Kevin Long, Benny Couto, Jordan Houston, Noah Mawéné, Evan McLaughlin, Conan Noonan, Pádraig Amond, Tom Lonergan
Galway United (4-2-3-1): Hugo Cunha, Connor Barratt, Anthony O'Connor, Gianfranco Facchineri, Lee Devitt, Aaron Bolger, Jimmy Keohane, Kristopher Twardek, David Hurley, Edward McCarthy, Stephen Walsh
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 32' · Yellow card · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 34' · Yellow card · Noah Mawéné (Waterford FC)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Kristopher Twardek (Galway United)
- 46' · Substitution · Matty Wolfe for Edward McCarthy (Galway United)
- 52' · Goal · Lee Devitt (Galway United)
- 52' · Yellow card · Gianfranco Facchineri (Galway United)
- 60' · Goal · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 67' · Yellow card · Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 74' · Substitution · Frantz Pierrot for Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 80' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 80' · Substitution · Luke Heeney for Noah Mawéné (Waterford FC)
- 81' · Substitution · Jørgen Voilås for Jordan Houston (Waterford FC)
- 89' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 90' · Substitution · Junior Thiam for Lee Devitt (Galway United)
- 90' · Substitution · Dylan Connolly for Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 90' · Yellow card · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 2024: Waterford FC 2, draws 4, Galway United 5.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Galway United?
Waterford FC won, 3-2 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 19 Oct 2026.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Galway United?
Mon, 19 Oct 2026, 18:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Galway United?
In 11 league meetings since 2024: Waterford FC 2 wins, 4 draws, Galway United 5 wins (goals 12-14).