St Patrick's Athletic
- St Patrick's Athletic have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3 Premier Division 2026 home matches.
- Stephen Kenny's squad have posted 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats in their last 10 games in all competitions.
- Kenny's 4-3-3 structure is solid and tough to break down at home.
- Recent home run:
- 3 wins from their last 5 matches.
- Conceded just 4 goals in that span.
- Recent home run:
Sligo Rovers FC
- Sligo Rovers FC have won 1 and drawn 1 of their last 5 Premier Division 2026 matches, losing 3 times in that run.
- John Russell's side have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their last 10 in all competitions.
- They prefer a high-energy press and fast-paced counter-attacking style.
- Recent defensive breakdowns have seen them lose consecutive games.
- They have been good for a few goals and could be involved in a high-scoring game.
Key Players
William Fitzgerald has 3 Premier Division 2026 goals from 20 appearances and has been the visitors' biggest threat in recent weeks.
Prediction
- St Patrick's Athletic are likely to justify their odds-on status and defeat Sligo Rovers FC at Richmond Park on Friday.
- Kenny's side should have the patience and structure to control the match.
- We're confident they can keep the visitors from scoring on their way to another home win.
