Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
16/03/2026 at 15:45 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Premier Division - Round 7
  • Referee: Moran O. (Irl)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
irelandIrelandLOI TV

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.280.65
Ball possession
47%53%
Total shots
1115
Shots on target
32
Big chances
10
Corner kicks
46
Passes
67% (262/393)70% (303/432)
Yellow cards
23
Red cards
10
Expected goals (xG)
1.280.65
xG on target (xGOT)
0.760.84
Total shots
1115
Shots on target
32
Shots off target
36
Blocked shots
57
Shots inside the box
57
Shots outside the box
68
Hit the woodwork
02
Big chances
10
Corner kicks
46
Touches in opposition box
1924
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
01
Free kicks
1111
Passes
67% (262/393)70% (303/432)
Long passes
30% (32/106)42% (44/106)
Passes in final third
44% (53/120)54% (98/180)
Crosses
7% (1/15)25% (7/28)
Expected assists (xA)
0.310.94
Throw ins
2625
Fouls
1111
Tackles
67% (14/21)64% (7/11)
Duels won
5253
Clearances
5017
Interceptions
1814
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
22
xGOT faced
0.840.76
Goals prevented
0.84-0.24

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 45+7', O'Kane R. , Meekison A. ,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 46', Kavanagh C. , Traore M. ,
  • 51', McDaid D. , Buckley K. ,
  • 51', Wilson T. , Mullen D. ,
  • 59', Meekison A. 🟨,
  • 62', McHugh C. , Harkin C. ,
  • 63', Arubi G. 🟨,
  • 64', Arubi G. , Groome H. ,
  • 75', Buckley K. 🟨,
  • 78', Harkin C. 🟨,
  • 81', Fitzgerald W. 🟨,
  • 82', 1 - 0, Horgan D. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 83', Nolan A. , Priosti G. ,
  • 84', Dervin A. 🟥,
  • 86', Groome H. , Warren H. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Dundalk
56%
Draw
24.6%
Sligo Rovers
19.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
58.3% 22.9% 18.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

55.9% 22% 19.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Dundalk has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.3%)
  • Sligo Rovers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Dundalk than the current prediction. (-0.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Sligo Rovers than the current prediction. (+0.1%)
  • Dundalk - Sligo Rovers Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.68
    (1.62)
    3.81
    (4.12)
    4.81
    (5.04)
    6.7%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Dundalk - Sligo Rovers?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 3.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Users Predictions: Dundalk will win (13 of 15 users predict this - 86.67%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 69.47%100%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Dundalk will win (2 of 2 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 5 and 9 in the zone Premier Division (Relegation)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Dundalk won 1.
    • Recent performances by Dundalk have been up and down (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Sligo Rovers is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • In this match, Dundalk is a strong favorite.
    • There will not play in Dundalk: Gaxha L. (Knee Injury) Leonard V. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Sligo Rovers: Blaney S. (Inactive) Reynolds C. (Muscle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Sligo Rovers: Hakiki J. (Injury) Stewart S. (Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Dundalk won 7 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 21:28. (average 1.1:1.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Dundalk won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 12:17. (average 1.2:1.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Dundalk - Sligo Rovers were as follows:
    18.07.2025 Dundalk - Sligo Rovers 0:2
    21.09.2024 Sligo Rovers - Dundalk 2:1
    13.06.2024 Dundalk - Sligo Rovers 1:0
    19.04.2024 Sligo Rovers - Dundalk 1:1
    04.03.2024 Dundalk - Sligo Rovers 0:5
    Latest results of Dundalk
    13.03.2026 Dundalk - Waterford 5:0
    06.03.2026 Galway United - Dundalk 2:2
    23.02.2026 Shamrock Rovers - Dundalk 1:1
    20.02.2026 Dundalk - Drogheda United 1:1
    Latest results of Sligo Rovers
    Irish Premier Division Table
    2026
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Bohemians853011:3818
    2St. Patricks852114:5917
    3Shamrock Rovers843112:6615
    4Shelbourne834111:9213
    5Dundalk825113:11211
    6Derry City823311:1109
    7Drogheda82339:11-29
    8Galway82248:11-38
    9Sligo Rovers81163:12-94
    10Waterford80266:19-132

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