Galway United vs Sligo Rovers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
27/02/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Premier Division - Round 4
  • Referee: Hennessey R. (Irl)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
irelandIrelandLOI TV

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.380.71
Ball possession
41%59%
Total shots
168
Shots on target
63
Big chances
10
Corner kicks
42
Passes
49% (128/259)65% (258/394)
Yellow cards
12
Red cards
01
Expected goals (xG)
1.380.71
xG on target (xGOT)
1.850.39
Total shots
168
Shots on target
63
Shots off target
61
Blocked shots
44
Shots inside the box
115
Shots outside the box
53
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
10
Corner kicks
42
Touches in opposition box
3112
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
13
Free kicks
1110
Passes
49% (128/259)65% (258/394)
Long passes
29% (19/66)37% (32/86)
Passes in final third
43% (64/149)52% (65/126)
Crosses
26% (6/23)7% (1/15)
Expected assists (xA)
1.330.42
Throw ins
2825
Fouls
1011
Tackles
59% (10/17)76% (13/17)
Duels won
5950
Clearances
2839
Interceptions
134
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
35
xGOT faced
0.391.85
Goals prevented
0.390.85

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 19', 1 - 0, Keohane J. , Walsh S. (A),
  • 28', Quirk S. 🟨,
  • 28', Bolger A. 🟨,
  • 43', Esua J. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 46', Meekison A. , Hakiki J. ,
  • 59', Stewart S. , Nolan A. ,
  • 61', McCarthy E. , Twardek K. ,
  • 70', Hakiki J. , Patton D. ,
  • 76', Bolger A. , Wolfe M. ,
  • 80', McManus J. , Kavanagh C. ,
  • 90', Hurley D. , Piesold A. ,
  • 90', Parker A. , Williams W. ,
  • 90+6', McHugh C. 🟥,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Galway United
52.4%
Draw
27.1%
Sligo Rovers
20.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
55.3% 25.4% 19.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

56.5% 25.9% 18.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Galway United has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.9%)
  • Sligo Rovers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Galway United than the current prediction. (+4.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Sligo Rovers than the current prediction. (-1.6%)
  • Galway United - Sligo Rovers Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.78
    (1.68)
    3.46
    (3.67)
    4.53
    (4.81)
    7.3%
    (7.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Galway United - Sligo Rovers?
  • Users Predictions: 7 users predict this event. Galway United will win (votes: 3 - 42.9%). Sligo Rovers will win (votes: 2 - 28.6%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 28.6%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • DC - Sligo Rovers (1.99) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Sligo Rovers (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Galway United won 1.
    • Recent form of Galway United has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Sligo Rovers has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Galway United may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Galway United is considered a favorite.
    • There will not play in Galway United: McGuinness D. (Injury)
    • There will not play in Sligo Rovers: Reynolds C. (Muscle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Sligo Rovers: Kavanagh C. (Inactive)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Galway United won 3 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 19:34. (average 1:1.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Galway United won 1 match, drew 3 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 7:14. (average 0.7:1.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Galway United - Sligo Rovers were as follows:
    24.01.2026 Sligo Rovers - Galway United 6:0
    22.09.2025 Galway United - Sligo Rovers 0:1
    23.06.2025 Sligo Rovers - Galway United 2:1
    16.05.2025 Galway United - Sligo Rovers 0:1
    12.04.2025 Sligo Rovers - Galway United 1:2
    Latest results of Galway United
    Latest results of Sligo Rovers
    Irish Premier Division Table
    2026
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1St. Patricks1062218:81020
    2Bohemians1055012:4820
    3Shamrock Rovers1054116:9719
    4Dundalk1045118:13517
    5Galway1042413:14-114
    6Shelbourne1034315:15013
    7Derry City1024412:13-110
    8Drogheda1024411:14-310
    9Sligo Rovers101274:16-125
    10Waterford100468:21-134

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