Sligo Rovers vs Galway United: result 6-0 and analysis
Friendlies ClubsClub FriendlyKick-off on January 24, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)The Showgrounds, Sligo
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What was the result of Sligo Rovers vs Galway United?
Sligo Rovers won 6-0 on January 24, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 21′R. O'KaneSligo Rovers
- 51′O. DenhamSligo Rovers
- 55′W. FitzgeraldSligo Rovers
- 62′S. QuirkSligo Rovers
- 73′J. HakikiSligo Rovers
- 90′J. HakikiSligo Rovers
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sligo Rovers have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Galway United have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | UCD(home) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Treaty United(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Finn Harps(away) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Derry City(home) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Shamrock Rovers(away) | 2-1 | Premier Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Treaty United(home) | 2-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Waterford(away) | 1-1 | Premier Division |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Shamrock Rovers(away) | 0-1 | Premier Division |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Drogheda United(home) | 1-1 | Premier Division |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Bohemians(home) | 2-0 | Premier Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Sligo Rovers win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Galway United win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | Galway United 0-1 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Sligo Rovers 2-1 Galway United | Premier Division |
| May 16, 2025 | Galway United 0-1 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Sligo Rovers 1-2 Galway United | Premier Division |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Sligo Rovers 2-2 Galway United | Friendlies Clubs |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Galway United 2-2 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
Last archived meeting: Galway United vs Sligo Rovers on Sep 22, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Sligo Rovers score 1.2 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Galway United score 1.1 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Rovers | 1.2 | 1.1 | 5 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
| Galway United | 1.1 | 1.1 | 4 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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