Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers: Summary, Lineups, Stats

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16 Mar,20:45
1 - 0
Full Time
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Sligo Rovers

Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half0 - 0
59
A. Meekison
was cautioned
2nd Half1 - 0
63
G. Arubi
was cautioned
75
K. Buckley
was cautioned
78
C. Harkin
was cautioned
81
W. Fitzgerald
was cautioned
82
D. Horgan (Penalty)
scored from the spot for Dundalk
84
A. Dervin
was sent off

Dundalk welcome Sligo Rovers to Oriel Park on 16 March 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Ireland Premier Division schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.

Dundalk operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.

Sligo Rovers prefer a system that balances attack and defence.

Recent Form

Dundalk

W W D L D

Sligo Rovers

L L W L D

Dundalk continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.

Meanwhile, Sligo Rovers have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.

Recent Form Home/Away

Dundalk (Home)

W W D

Sligo Rovers (Away)

L L D L
Dundalk's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.

A clear home bias is evident in Sligo Rovers's recent performances.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Dundalk

+ + - - -

Sligo Rovers

- - - - +

Dundalk's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.

Meanwhile, Sligo Rovers are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Dundalk (Home)

+ + -

Sligo Rovers (Away)

- - + -
Dundalk show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

There is little difference in Sligo Rovers's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Dundalk

- + + + -

Sligo Rovers

- - + - -

Dundalk's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.

In contrast, Sligo Rovers have been involved in low-scoring games recently. Breaking down games has been a challenge.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Dundalk (Home)

- + -

Sligo Rovers (Away)

- - - +
Only small differences appear in Dundalk's match tempo home versus away.

Sligo Rovers's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.

Scoring Consistency

Dundalk

+ + + - +

Sligo Rovers

- - + - -

Dundalk have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.

In contrast, Sligo Rovers are finding it difficult to convert chances into goals. Goals are proving hard to come by.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Dundalk (Home)

+ + +

Sligo Rovers (Away)

- - - +
Dundalk's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.

Sligo Rovers's ability to score has been consistent home and away.

Match Information
Referee: Oliver Moran
Venue: Oriel Park

Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

1.23
xG
0.65
47
Ball Posession (%)
53
1
Big Chances
0
2
Cautions
3
1
Expulsions
0
11
Shots
15
3
Shots on Goal
2
5
Shots Blocked
7
5
Shots inside Box
7
6
Shots outside Box
8
0
Hit Woodwork
2
11
Fouls
11
4
Corner Kicks
6
26
Throw Ins
25
2
Saves
2
10
Free Kicks
11
0
Offsides
1
394
Passes Total
434
261
Passes Completed
303
120
Passes in the final 3rd Total
180
53
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
97
19
Touches in the Opposition Box
24
21
Tackles Total
11
14
Tackles Completed
7
51
Clearances
17
15
Crosses Total
28
1
Crosses Completed
6
18
Interceptions
14

Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
1
E. Minogue
29
S. Sargeant
3
B. Burns
7
W. Fitzgerald
2
C. O'Keeffe
52
G. Mcelroy
4
M. Animasahun
15
O. Denham
31
J. Ross Wilson
33
J. Esua
22
T. Wilson
16
C. McHugh
6
A. Dervin
28
R. O'Kane
7
D. Horgan
4
S. Quirk
16
E. Kenny
14
J. McManus
27
D. McDaid
19
A. Nolan
9
G. Arubi
11
C. Kavanagh

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