Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk: result 2-0 and analysis
Premier DivisionRegular Season - 13Kick-off on April 25, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)The Showgrounds, Sligo
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What was the result of Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk?
Sligo Rovers won 2-0 on April 25, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 12′W. FitzgeraldSligo Rovers
- 48′C. KavanaghSligo Rovers
Official lineup for Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Sligo Rovers
4-3-3- 7W. Fitzgerald
- 11C. Kavanagh
- 71D. Patton
- 16C. McHugh
- 14J. McManus
- 10A. Meekison
- 17S. McHale
- 52G. McElroy
- 15O. Denham
- 33J. Esua
- 29S. Sargeant
Dundalk
4-2-3-1- 9G. Arubi
- 7D. Horgan
- 11R. Teahan
- 16E. Kenny
- 3B. Burns
- 18K. Buckley
- 22T. Wilson
- 5H. Warren
- 4M. Animasahun
- 27D. McDaid
- 1E. Minogue
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sligo Rovers have 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats; Dundalk have 7, 6 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | Waterford(home) | 2-0 | Premier Division |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Bohemians(away) | 2-1 | Premier Division |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Derry City(home) | 0-0 | Premier Division |
| Apr 3, 2026 | St Patrick's Athl.(away) | 1-4 | Premier Division |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Shelbourne(home) | 0-1 | Premier Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Galway United(home) | 2-1 | Premier Division |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Derry City(home) | 2-2 | Premier Division |
| Apr 6, 2026 | St Patrick's Athl.(home) | 2-0 | Premier Division |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Shelbourne(away) | 3-2 | Premier Division |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Bohemians(away) | 1-1 | Premier Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Sligo Rovers wins, 1 draw, 2 Dundalk wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Dundalk 0-5 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
Last archived meeting: Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers on Mar 16, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Sligo Rovers score 1.2 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Dundalk score 2.0 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Rovers | 1.2 | 1.2 | 5 | 5/15 | 7/15 |
| Dundalk | 2.0 | 1.3 | 3 | 11/15 | 10/15 |
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 7th (41 points from 33 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dundalk | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 50 | 55 | 41 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 59 | 23 |
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