Waterford vs Sligo Rovers Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

In Premier Division action, Waterford met Sligo Rovers on April 18. The game ended 0-4 in Sligo Rovers's favor.

Gareth Mcelroy scored the first goal of the game on the 8th minute of the match, putting Sligo Rovers ahead. Owen Elding, Cian Kavanagh and Francely Lomboto added to the score, making the final score 0-4.

2 months after their last meeting in Premier Division, all eyes turn to the pitch as Waterford and Sligo Rovers meet again. In their last encounter, Waterford secured a 2-3 win. Approaching this match, Waterford find themselves on a poor run, having been defeated by Shamrock, Drogheda, St Patricks, Galway and Bohemians. A more organized backline could be the foundation for success, since their backline has lacked consistency, conceding goals in their last twelve matches in a row.

Sligo Rovers's current performances leave more to be desired as well, as they prepare for this match after four straight losses to Galway, Bohemians, Shelbourne and Derry City, leaving them without a victory in their last five outings. Their defense has shown cracks, conceding goals in their last thirteen matches in a row.

This Premier Division clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Waterford and Sligo Rovers. The attacking efforts of Waterford, with Keith Long at the helm, have been driven by Rowan Mcdonald and Conan Noonan, both of whom have delivered in crucial moments. Waterford’s top scorer in Premier Division, Amond, has two goals this season, as Mcdonald continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with two assists. Waterford have also relied on Tommy Lonergan, Kyle White and Kacper Radkowski to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Sligo Rovers’s attacking options, under John Russell’s guidance, have been bolstered by Owen Elding, the team’s top scorer, and Reece Hutchinson, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Elding has emerged as Sligo Rovers’s leading scorer in Premier Division this season, netting four goals, as Fitzgerald continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with four assists. Sligo Rovers’s offense has also been strengthened by Cian Kavanagh, Ronan Manning and Jad Hakiki, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

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Line-Ups

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Waterford kicked off the game with Stephen Mcmullan, Darragh Leahy, Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Navajo Bakboord who got substituted by Andy Boyle on the 46th minute, James Olayinka who got substituted by Ben Mccormack on the 71st minute, Tommy Lonergan who got substituted by Dean McMenamy on the 68th minute, Trae Coyle who got substituted by Samuel Glenfield on the 75th minute, Kyle White, Padraig Amond who got substituted by Maarten Pouwels on the 71st minute and Conan Noonan as starters, with Bradley Wade, Andy Boyle, Sean Keane, Ryan Burke, Jesse Dempsey, Ben Mccormack, Dean McMenamy, Maarten Pouwels and Samuel Glenfield on the bench.

Sligo Rovers's starting eleven were Sam Sargeant, Conor Reynolds who got substituted by Darie Patton on the 70th minute, Reece Hutchinson, John Mahon, Jad Hakiki who got substituted by Matty Wolfe on the 81st minute, Jake Doyle-Hayes who got substituted by Connor Malley on the 70th minute, William Fitzgerald, Ronan Manning who got substituted by Francely Lomboto on the 82nd minute, Gareth Mcelroy, Owen Elding and Cian Kavanagh who got substituted by Stephen Mallon on the 71st minute, with Conor Walsh, Darie Patton, Stephen Mallon, Oskar van Hattum, Kyle Mcdonagh, Francely Lomboto, Connor Malley, Matty Wolfe and Conor Cannon on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.42 - 1.17
• Ball Possession: 63 - 37
• Big Scoring Chances: 0 - 2
• Total Attempts: 11 - 13
• Shots On Target: 2 - 11
• Blocked Shots: 5 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 4 - 10
• Shots from Outside the Box: 7 - 3
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 14 - 13
• Corners: 10 - 6
• Throw-Ins: 30 - 22
• Saves: 7 - 2
• Free Kicks: 13 - 14
• Offsides: 2 - 2
• Passes into Final Third: 143 - 91
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 91 - 42
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 14 - 20
• Tackles: 10 - 12
• Completed Tackles: 5 - 5
• Total Crosses: 28 - 10
• Successful Crosses: 3 - 3
• Interceptions: 8 - 15
• Clearances: 13 - 29

Referee showed the yellow card nine times throughout the game. Ronan Manning, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Kyle White, Grant Horton, Connor Malley, Gareth Mcelroy, Conan Noonan, Dean McMenamy and John Mahon were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since March 2024, the teams have gone head-to-head five times. Waterford have won three times while Sligo Rovers have won twice. Their latest meeting occurred on February 15, 2025, during the Premier Division of Ireland, with Waterford winning 2-3. In total, Waterford have managed eight goals in these five meetings, compared to Sligo Rovers's six. Overall, Waterford hold a stronger head-to-head record against Sligo Rovers in recent meetings.

Waterford have won four of their twelve matches in Premier Division this season, with zero draws and eight defeats, scoring eleven goals, averaging 0.92 per match, while conceding 22, an average of 1.83 per match. Sligo Rovers have won two of their twelve matches in Premier Division this season, with two draws and eight defeats, netting seventeen goals (1.42 per match) and conceding 25 (2.08 per match).

Recent Form

Waterford are on a five-game losing streak, having lost to Shamrock, Drogheda, St Patricks, Galway and Bohemians in their last five matches, while Sligo Rovers are on a four-game losing streak, with defeats against Galway, Bohemians, Shelbourne and Derry City in their last four matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Waterford have claimed five victories, suffered thirteen defeats, and drawn two times, while Sligo Rovers have won two of their last twenty matches, losing thirteen and drawing five.

Live Standings

As always, Ireland Premier Division's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Waterford hold 8th place with twelve points after twelve matches, while Sligo Rovers are 10th with eight points from their twelve games.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Waterford and Sligo Rovers in real time. You can watch the goals by Gareth Mcelroy, Owen Elding, Cian Kavanagh and Francely Lomboto as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Waterford - Sligo Rovers are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.