Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers: result 1-1 and analysis
Premier DivisionRegular Season - 26Kick-off on July 31, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Oriel Park, Dundalk
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What was the result of Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers?
Dundalk and Sligo Rovers drew 1-1 on July 31, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 53′D. HorganDundalk
- 90′G. McElroySligo Rovers
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Dundalk have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Sligo Rovers have 3, 4 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | St Patrick's Athl.(away) | 1-1 | Premier Division |
| Jul 17, 2026 | St Mochta's(away) | 3-1 | FAI Cup |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Drogheda United(home) | 1-2 | Premier Division |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Shelbourne(away) | 1-2 | Premier Division |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Waterford(home) | 2-3 | Premier Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | Drogheda United(home) | 2-2 | Premier Division |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Janesboro(away) | 4-0 | FAI Cup |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Coleraine FC(home) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Galway United(away) | 2-3 | Premier Division |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Shamrock Rovers(home) | 1-2 | Premier Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Dundalk win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Sligo Rovers win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sligo Rovers 2-0 Dundalk | Premier Division |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Dundalk 1-0 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Dundalk 0-2 Sligo Rovers | FAI Cup |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Sligo Rovers 2-1 Dundalk | Premier Division |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Dundalk 1-0 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Sligo Rovers 1-1 Dundalk | Premier Division |
Last archived meeting: Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk on Apr 25, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Dundalk score 1.5 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Sligo Rovers score 1.3 and concede 1.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 12/15 | 10/15 |
| Sligo Rovers | 1.3 | 1.8 | 3 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Dundalk sit 4th in Premier Division (37 points from 28 matches) and Sligo Rovers sit 10th (23 points from 28 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dundalk | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 34 | 29 | 35 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 43 | 43 | 37 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 33 | 19 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 45 | 23 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy