Galway United – Waterford

In a pulsating league clash at the Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway United edged out Waterford 4‑3 to cling to seventh place with 34 points, just a point clear of their rivals in eighth. The win boosted Galway’s tally of eight victories while keeping their goal difference at –7, compared with Waterford’s three‑goal deficit after the loss. Both sides remain locked in a tight mid‑table battle, with the two clubs having drawn twice and split a single win earlier in the season, the advantage now firmly in Galway’s hands. The three‑point swing leaves the gap between the two teams at a solitary point, setting up an intriguing run‑in to the final weeks.