Waterford – Galway United

Waterford were held to a 1‑1 draw at home by seventh‑placed Galway United, a result that leaves the Blues on 33 points from 30 games, still seventh in the table with a goal difference of minus nine. Galway move on to 34 points, also from 30 matches, and maintain a slim edge over their rivals with a plus‑seven goal difference. The stalemate reflects the season’s head‑to‑head record, where Galway have already edged Waterford with one win and two draws. Both sides remain within a point of each other as the campaign tightens, with Waterford needing a win to keep pace with the club just above them.