Sligo Rovers – Waterford

In 4 meetings between Sligo Rovers and Waterford, Sligo Rovers have been the more successful side, winning 1 to 1 with 2 draws along the way. The record leans firmly in one direction, but in a rivalry like this one head-to-head form rarely tells the full story once the game kicks off. Goals have rarely been in short supply. These games produce 1.5 on average, with 25% of the meetings bringing three or more, and both teams have found the net in 0% of them, which points to an open contest more often than a cagey one. Home advantage has told as well. On their own ground Sligo Rovers carry a record of 1-1-0 in this exact fixture, while Waterford have managed 1-1-0 when hosting the same opponent, so where the next meeting is played could matter as much as current form. Recent weeks help frame expectations. Sligo Rovers bring 0 wins from their past 5 and 0.6 goals per game, with Waterford on 2 wins from 5 and 2.2 a game, a snapshot that may count for as much here as the long-term record. Broken down, that leaves Sligo Rovers winning around 25% of the time, 50% ending level and Waterford on about 25%. The balance gives one side the edge, but enough draws and surprises to keep it interesting. The last time these teams met, on 21.08.2026, the game ended Sligo Rovers 0–0 Waterford, and that scoreline still shapes how the fixture is viewed. A new date is yet to be confirmed, leaving that result as the freshest reference point.