Sligo Rovers vs Galway United โ€” Premier Division Match Preview

Sligo Rovers face Galway United in Premier Division at Showgrounds, kicking off on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 06:45 PM UTC.

Sligo Rovers sit 9th in the Premier Division table with 16 points from 16 games (4W 4D 8L), while Galway United are 8th with 17 points (4W 5D 6L).

Recent Form

Sligo Rovers recent form: DDLWW. D 0-0 vs Shelbourne (A, 2026-05-08). D 1-1 vs St Patrick's Athl. (H, 2026-05-04). L 0-1 vs Drogheda United (A, 2026-05-01). W 2-0 vs Dundalk (H, 2026-04-25). W 2-0 vs Waterford (H, 2026-04-18).

Galway United recent form: LDDDL. L 1-3 vs Shamrock Rovers (H, 2026-05-08). D 1-1 vs Derry City (A, 2026-05-04). D 2-2 vs St Patrick's Athl. (H, 2026-05-01). D 1-1 vs Waterford (A, 2026-04-24). L 1-2 vs Dundalk (A, 2026-04-17).

Premier Division League Table

Premier Division League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Shamrock Rovers1610422713+1434
2St Patrick's Athl.169433115+1631
3Bohemians166732115+625
4Dundalk165742726+122
5Derry City164751919019
6Drogheda United155461924-519
7Shelbourne154652324-118
8Galway United154561923-417
9Sligo Rovers164481119-816
10Waterford150691332-196

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Sligo Rovers have won 5 times, Galway United have won 2 times, and 3 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 2.5 goals per game. Both teams scored in 40% of H2H meetings.

  • 2026-02-27: Galway United 1-0 Sligo Rovers (Premier Division)
  • 2026-01-24: Sligo Rovers 6-0 Galway United (Friendlies Clubs)
  • 2025-09-22: Galway United 0-1 Sligo Rovers (Premier Division)
  • 2025-06-23: Sligo Rovers 2-1 Galway United (Premier Division)
  • 2025-05-16: Galway United 0-1 Sligo Rovers (Premier Division)

Season Statistics

Sligo Rovers: 1 Goals Scored (Avg), 0.4 Goals Conceded (Avg), 3 Clean Sheets, 20% BTTS Rate.

Galway United: 1.2 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.8 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 100% BTTS Rate.

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About Sligo Rovers vs Galway United Match

Competition

Premier Division

Ireland

Kick-off

Saturday, May 16, 2026

18:45 (local time)

Venue

Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers face Galway United in Premier Division in Showgrounds, kicking off on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 18:45. Sligo Rovers sit 9th in the table with 16 points, while Galway United are 8th with 17 points. Sligo Rovers's recent form reads DDLWW while Galway United come into this game in LDDDL form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Sligo Rovers
5
3
2
Galway United
5 Wins3 Draws2 Wins

2.5

Avg Goals Per Match

17 - 8

Total Goals H2H

40%

Both Teams Scored

50%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Galway United1 - 0Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers6 - 0Galway United
Galway United0 - 1Sligo Rovers

Based on the last 10 meetings between Sligo Rovers and Galway United, Sligo Rovers have the upper hand with 5 wins compared to Galway United's 2. Their meetings average 2.5 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1Goals Scored (Avg)1.2
0.4Goals Conceded (Avg)1.8
3
Clean Sheets
0
Clean Sheets
20%
BTTS Rate
100%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Sligo Rovers
DDLWW
D0-0vsShelbourne2026-05-08A
D1-1vsSt Patrick's Athl.2026-05-04H
L0-1vsDrogheda United2026-05-01A
W2-0vsDundalk2026-04-25H
W2-0vsWaterford2026-04-18H
Galway United
LDDDL
L1-3vsShamrock Rovers2026-05-08H
D1-1vsDerry City2026-05-04A
D2-2vsSt Patrick's Athl.2026-05-01H
D1-1vsWaterford2026-04-24A
L1-2vsDundalk2026-04-17A

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Galway United1 - 0Sligo Rovers
2026-02-27 โ€ข Premier Division
Sligo Rovers6 - 0Galway United
2026-01-24 โ€ข Friendlies Clubs
Galway United0 - 1Sligo Rovers
2025-09-22 โ€ข Premier Division
Sligo Rovers2 - 1Galway United
2025-06-23 โ€ข Premier Division
Galway United0 - 1Sligo Rovers
2025-05-16 โ€ข Premier Division
Sligo Rovers1 - 2Galway United
2025-04-12 โ€ข Premier Division
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Premier Division Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Shamrock Rovers161042+1434
2St Patrick's Athl.16943+1631
3Bohemians16673+625
4Dundalk16574+122
5Derry City16475019
6Drogheda United15546-519
7Shelbourne15465-118
8Galway United15456-417
9Sligo Rovers16448-816
10Waterford15069-196

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