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Match Preview: Sligo Rovers vs Waterford
Date: August 31
Kickoff: 19:45 Ireland local time
Competition: Premier Division, Ireland
Sligo Rovers (also known as Sligo Rovers FC) will face Waterford (commonly referred to as Waterford FC) in their upcoming Premier Division match. This will be a rematch of their previous encounter from 3 months ago, where Waterford emerged victorious with a 4-1 win.
Sligo Rovers:
- Current Form: Sligo Rovers are struggling with recent performances, having suffered defeats to Drogheda and UCD. They have been leaking goals in their last 4 matches, highlighting significant defensive issues.
- Focus: The team is likely to prioritize tightening their defense to halt their current poor run.
Waterford:
- Current Form: Waterford is also experiencing a rough patch, with back-to-back losses to Derry City and Athlone Town. Their defense has been vulnerable, conceding goals in 7 consecutive matches.
- Focus: Waterford will need to address their defensive frailties to reverse their recent poor form.
Both teams are dealing with defensive issues, making this match a crucial test for improving their backline performance.
Head-to-Head: Sligo Rovers vs Waterford
Sligo Rovers vs Waterford
Date: August 31
Kickoff: 19:45 Ireland local time
Competition: Premier Division, Ireland
Sligo Rovers and Waterford have faced each other 6 times since May 2021. Waterford hold the upper hand with 3 wins compared to Sligo Rovers’ 1 win. There have been 2 draws in this period. The most recent encounter ended in a decisive 4-1 victory for Waterford.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2024 | Premier Division | Waterford 4 – 1 Sligo Rovers |
| May 3, 2024 | Premier Division | Sligo Rovers 0 – 1 Waterford |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Premier Division | Waterford 0 – 1 Sligo Rovers |
| Oct 2, 2021 | Premier Division | Sligo Rovers 1 – 1 Waterford |
| Jul 18, 2021 | Premier Division | Waterford 1 – 0 Sligo Rovers |
| May 15, 2021 | Premier Division | Sligo Rovers 0 – 0 Waterford |
Current Season Performance
- Sligo Rovers: 11 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses in 28 matches; 33 goals scored (1.18 per match), 39 goals conceded (1.39 per match).
- Waterford: 12 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses in 28 matches; 37 goals scored (1.32 per match), 33 goals conceded (1.18 per match).
Sligo Rovers vs Waterford: Recent Form
Sligo Rovers and Waterford are both on losing streaks ahead of their upcoming match.
- Sligo Rovers have lost their last 2 matches against Drogheda and UCD. In their last 6 games, they have secured 3 wins but also suffered 3 losses.Recent Results:
- Wins:
- 2-1 against Shelbourne on August 10
- 2-0 against Galway on July 27
- 3-0 against Cobh Wanderers on July 21
- Losses:
- 7-0 against Drogheda on August 23
- 0-2 against UCD on August 17
- 3-2 against St Patrick’s on August 4
Overall Record: 9 wins, 8 losses, 3 draws in their last 20 matches.
- Wins:
- Waterford have also lost their last 2 matches, falling to Derry City and Athlone Town. In their last 6 games, they have managed 2 wins but have faced 4 defeats.Recent Results:
- Wins:
- 2-3 against Bohemians on August 9
- 2-1 against Cockhill Celtic on July 19
- Losses:
- 0-1 against Derry City on August 23
- 2-3 against Athlone Town on August 16
- 1-2 against Shamrock on August 2
- 2-0 against Drogheda on July 26
Overall Record: 11 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw in their last 20 matches.
- Wins:
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