Sligo Rovers (home)
- Sligo Rovers sit on 14 points from 14 games.
- Sligo Rovers FC boss John Russell has overseen a remarkable upturn in his side’s fortunes since the start of the year after a tough start to the season.
- Russell has favored a pragmatic, counter-attacking approach with a focus on youth development.
- Russell has used a back four and will get his side to play with a solid foundation, allowing William Fitzgerald to get forward and be the main outlet.
- William Fitzgerald is Rovers’ top scorer in the league in 2026 and also tops the assist charts.
- Sligo Rovers have won three of their last five Premier Division games, drawn one and lost one, with a 2-0 victory over Dundalk in their last fixture.
St Pat’s Athletic (away)
- St Pat’s Athletic sit on 29 points from 14 games.
- St Patrick’s Athletic boss Stephen Kenny has switched the club to a back three with wing-backs.
- Kenny’s side press furiously and are dangerous when they overload the wide areas.
- Ryan Edmondson leads the line for the Saints and is their top scorer.
- Romal Palmer has also chipped in with some goals for St Pat’s.
- Jason McClelland’s vision and ability to supply killer passes helped them net ten goals in their last three league wins.
Head-to-Head
St Pat’s have won the last five Premier Division head-to-head meetings by an aggregate score of 14-4 .
Key Players
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Sligo Rovers
- William Fitzgerald - top scorer and top assist provider, main outlet going forward.
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St Pat’s Athletic
- Ryan Edmondson - top scorer and constant threat to defences.
- Jason McClelland - vision and supply of key passes.
- Romal Palmer - contributing goals.
Betting Insights
- St Pat’s are the clear favorite at 1.69, Sligo Rovers are 4.93 and the draw is 3.75.
- Main selections: Under 2.5 goals (1.82) and Both Teams to Score - No (1.83).
- A small stake is suggested on a 2-0 or 2-1 away win in the correct score market.
Prediction
- The cool and overcast conditions at The Showgrounds should suit both sides.
- St Pat’s have the greater quality in all areas and should be able to eventually get the better of Sligo.
