Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk: result 0-2 and analysis
Premier DivisionRegular Season - 34Kick-off on October 20, 2023 at 06:45 PM (UTC)The Showgrounds, Sligo
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What was the result of Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk?
Dundalk won 0-2 on October 20, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 19′D. HorganDundalk
- 88′Samuel DurrantDundalk
Official lineup for Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Sligo Rovers
4-1-4-1- 9Pedro Martelo
- 11F. Hartmann
- 23Robert Lee Burton
- 22D. Cawley
- 14K. O’Sullivan
- 6G. Bolger
- 4R. Hutchinson
- 21J. Mahon
- 26G. Buckley
- 8N. Morahan
- 31C. Walsh
Dundalk
4-2-3-1- 14C. Elliott
- 15D. Horgan
- 8R. Benson
- 28R. O'Kane
- 29S. Mullen
- 10G. Sloggett
- 16H. Muller
- 5L. Annesley
- 4A. Boyle
- 2A. Davies
- 1N. Shepperd
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sligo Rovers have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; Dundalk have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | Bohemians(away) | 1-3 | Premier Division |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Derry City(home) | 1-0 | Premier Division |
| Sep 16, 2023 | UCD(home) | 2-0 | Premier Division |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Cork City(away) | 0-3 | Premier Division |
| Aug 26, 2023 | Shelbourne(home) | 0-1 | Premier Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2023 | Shelbourne(away) | 0-1 | Premier Division |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Drogheda United(home) | 3-1 | Premier Division |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Cork City(home) | 5-0 | Premier Division |
| Sep 22, 2023 | St Patrick's Athl.(away) | 1-3 | Premier Division |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Galway United(away) | 0-4 | FAI Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Sligo Rovers wins, 1 draw, 3 Dundalk wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | Dundalk 1-0 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
| May 6, 2023 | Sligo Rovers 0-1 Dundalk | Premier Division |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Dundalk 1-2 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Dundalk 3-3 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Sligo Rovers 2-0 Dundalk | Premier Division |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Dundalk 2-1 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
Last archived meeting: Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers on Aug 11, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Sligo Rovers score 1.2 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Dundalk score 1.3 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Rovers | 1.2 | 1.3 | 4 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Dundalk | 1.3 | 1.3 | 5 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sligo Rovers sit 10th in Premier Division (23 points from 33 matches) and Dundalk sit 6th (41 points from 33 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Dundalk | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 50 | 55 | 41 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 59 | 23 |
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