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Sligo Rovers

Premier DivisionSeason 2026John RussellNo. 10Data current as of September 07, 2026
Form (recent games)
DDLDL
Winless for 11 matches

Sligo Rovers 2026: season in numbers

Sligo Rovers in Premier Division

Sligo Rovers plays in Premier Division (Ireland) during the 2026 season. Sligo Rovers is No. 10 in the standings. Next game: Drogheda United.

Form and record

Sligo Rovers has 5 wins, 8 draws and 16 losses, averaging 0.79 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, worth 0.60 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Sligo Rovers scores 0.79 goals per game and allows 1.66. The team keeps a clean sheet in 21% of games and fails to score in 48%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 45% of Sligo Rovers's games. 48% finish with at least three goals and 28% with at least four. Those games average 2.45 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 38% of games. The team scored in both halves in 17% of games. Last five: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 40%.

Halves and minutes

Sligo Rovers scores 0.41 goals in the first half and 0.38 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 16-30 (6 goals).

xG and playing style

Sligo Rovers averages 1.08 xG and 2.06 xGA per game. The team takes 9.4 shots, puts 2.7 on target and averages 46% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Sligo Rovers's xG differential is -0.98 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by -0.19. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

0.79Points per game23 pts
0.79Goals scored / game
1.66Goals allowed / game
48%Over 2.5 goals
45%Both teams scored
21%Clean sheets
48%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
17% W28% R55% P
-25
Goal difference
0.79
PPG (season)
0.60
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal52%
2 goals28%
3 goals0%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal79%
2 goals48%
3 goals24%
4 goals14%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time69%League average: 72%
Min. 2 goals before half-time24%League average: 31%
Min. 3 goals before half-time14%League average: 15%
Goal after half-time69%League average: 77%
Min. 2 goals after half-time48%League average: 44%
Min. 3 goals after half-time17%League average: 20%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time17%
BTTS in both halves0%
Scored in both halves17%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS38%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS10%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

24% W38% R38% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

14% W41% R45% P
32
Half-time points
1.10
PPG (1st half)
-7
Goal difference
24
Second-half points
0.83
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.41
Conceded before half-time0.66
Scored after half-time0.38
Conceded after half-time1
Clean sheet before half-time52%
Clean sheet after half-time45%
No goal before half-time62%
No goal after half-time69%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.200.60
Goals scored / game0.40.2
Goals allowed / game0.80.8
Average goals per game1.21.0
Min. 1 goal40%60%
Min. 2 goals40%40%
Min. 3 goals40%0%
Clean sheets60%40%
Games without a goal80%80%
Goal difference-2-3
1st half (Last 5): 20% leading - 60% drawing - 20% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 0% won - 60% drawing - 40% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Sligo Rovers
ScoredConceded
3
9
0-15
6
5
16-30
3
5
31-45
6
6
46-60
1
11
61-75
4
12
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Balanced
29%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.29
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.98
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.11
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+6.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.29
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.40
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
57%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
121%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.19
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
71%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

29 matches
3.8
Corners won per match
7.4
Corners conceded per match
11.2
Total corners per match
69.0%
Over 8.5 corners
58.6%
Over 9.5 corners
51.7%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

14 matches
3.9
Corners won per match
7.2
Corners conceded per match
11.1
Total corners per match
64.3%
Over 8.5 corners
64.3%
Over 9.5 corners
64.3%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

15 matches
3.6
Corners won per match
7.7
Corners conceded per match
11.3
Total corners per match
73.3%
Over 8.5 corners
53.3%
Over 9.5 corners
40.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

29 matches
1.9
Team cards per match
1.9
Opponent cards per match
3.8
Total cards per match
44.8%
Over 3.5
34.5%
Over 4.5
17.2%
Red cards

Home

14 matches
1.4
Team cards per match
2.4
Opponent cards per match
3.8
Total cards per match
42.9%
Over 3.5
28.6%
Over 4.5
14.3%
Red cards

Away

15 matches
2.3
Team cards per match
1.5
Opponent cards per match
3.8
Total cards per match
46.7%
Over 3.5
40.0%
Over 4.5
20.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.36
Opponents' average PPG
5.2
Opponents' average position
Average difficulty

Over its last 10 games, Sligo Rovers faced opponents averaging 1.36 points per game and an average standings position of No. 5.2 in a 10-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a average difficulty schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 30
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Round 32
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.
Round 33
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
Round 34
Sligo Rovers
Dundalk
Round 35
Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Round 36
Sligo Rovers
Derry City

FAQ

What is Sligo Rovers's recent form?

Sligo Rovers has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over the last five games. The team averages 0.79 points per game this season.

Where is Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division standings?

Sligo Rovers is No. 10 with 23 points.

How many goals does Sligo Rovers score per game?

Sligo Rovers scores 0.79 goals per game and allows 1.66. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Sligo Rovers's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 45% of Sligo Rovers's games, while 48% finish with at least three goals. Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 21% of games.

Who does Sligo Rovers play next?

Sligo Rovers's next game is Drogheda United vs. Sligo Rovers on September 11, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Sligo Rovers stats and betting picks?

This page covers Sligo Rovers's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.