Sligo Rovers vs Derry City — match summary
Republic of Ireland · Premier Division · kick-off 31 Oct 2026 02:45
Full time · score 2-2
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Sligo Rovers 30 · Derry City 31
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Sligo Rovers 55 · Derry City 43
Shots on target 5-5 · corners 3-4 · possession 32-68
NextGOAL tip: Sligo Rovers +1 · 1 stars
Sligo Rovers and Derry City meet in the league with both having played 35 matches, and the situations of the two teams are clearly different. Sligo Rovers sit in 10th place with 24 points, while Derry City are in 5th with 47 points. This game is therefore one where the hosts need points to finish the season as best they can, while the visitors still have a chance to finish higher than they currently are. Sligo Rovers have just lost 0-4 in their last match and have not won any of their last five games. The defense is a clear problem, having conceded 64 goals from 35 matches. Meanwhile, Derry City have won two in a row and have won 4 of their last 5. They have scored 48 goals throughout the season, but their defense is not particularly tight either, having conceded 45 goals. The pattern of play is likely to be Derry City dominating possession and pushing forward, with Sligo Rovers sitting back and waiting to counter. If Sligo Rovers score first, the game is likely to open up and the visitors will have to attack more, which could give the hosts more chances to counter.