Sligo Rovers

Name: Sligo Rovers - 2026
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Premier DivisionSeason 2026John RussellNo. 10Data current as of October 22, 2026

Form (recent games)

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Winless for 16 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: Shamrock Rovers.

Form and record

Sligo Rovers has 5 wins, 9 draws and 20 losses, averaging 0.71 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, worth 0.20 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Sligo Rovers scores 0.76 goals per game and allows 1.76. The team keeps a clean sheet in 18% of games and fails to score in 47%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 47% of Sligo Rovers's games. 47% finish with at least three goals and 29% with at least four. Those games average 2.53 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 38% of games. The team scored in both halves in 15% of games. Last five: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 40%.

Halves and minutes

Sligo Rovers scores 0.41 goals in the first half and 0.35 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 46-60 (7 goals).

xG and playing style

Sligo Rovers averages 1.08 xG and 2.08 xGA per game. The team takes 9.5 shots, puts 2.6 on target and averages 47% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Sligo Rovers's xG differential is -1.00 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by -0.51. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

0.71Points per game24 pts

0.76Goals scored / game

1.76Goals allowed / game

47%Over 2.5 goals

47%Both teams scored

18%Clean sheets

47%Games without a goal

1.08xG / match

Record

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

Season result split

15% W26% D59% L

5-9-20

Whole season (W-D-L)

3-6-8

Home (W-D-L)

2-3-12

Away (W-D-L)

-34

Goal difference

0.71

PPG (season)

0.20

PPG (last 5)

0-1-4

Last 5 (W-D-L)

Goals

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

Goals scored / game0.76League average: 1.39

Goals allowed / game1.76League average: 1.39

Both teams scored47%League average: 61%

Clean sheets18%League average: 24%

Games without a goal47%

47%

BTTS16 of 34 games

18%

Clean sheets6 of 34 games

47%

Games without a goal16 of 34 games

Goals for (season)

Goals against (season)

How often they score at least...

1 goal53%

2 goals24%

3 goals0%

4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal82%

2 goals50%

3 goals26%

4 goals15%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

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

Full game - Over / Under

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 88%Under 12%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 74%Under 26%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 47%Under 53%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 29%Under 71%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 12%Under 88%

League Over 2.5: 52%

Halves

Goal before half-time68%League average: 74%

Min. 2 goals before half-time29%League average: 34%

Min. 3 goals before half-time15%League average: 14%

Goal after half-time71%League average: 78%

Min. 2 goals after half-time47%League average: 45%

Min. 3 goals after half-time18%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-time21%

BTTS in both halves0%

Scored in both halves15%

Min. 3 goals and BTTS38%

Min. 3 goals without BTTS9%

Last 5 games - details
	Value
Goals scored / game	0.6
Goals allowed / game	2.4
Average goals per game	3.0
xG per game	1.14
Opponent xG per game	2.16
BTTS	60%
Over 2.5	40%

Game halves

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

Half-time state

21% W41% D38% L

leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

12% W41% D47% L

Half-time points

1.03

PPG (1st half)

-10

Goal difference

Second-half points

0.76

PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.41

Conceded before half-time0.71

Scored after half-time0.35

Conceded after half-time1.06

Clean sheet before half-time50%

Clean sheet after half-time41%

No goal before half-time62%

No goal after half-time71%

Last 5 games - details
	1st half	2nd half
PPG (season)	0.60	0.40
Goals scored / game	0.4	0.2
Goals allowed / game	1.0	1.4
Average goals per game	1.4	1.6
Min. 1 goal	60%	80%
Min. 2 goals	60%	40%
Min. 3 goals	20%	20%
Clean sheets	40%	20%
Games without a goal	60%	80%
Goal difference	-3	-6

1st half (Last 5): 0% leading - 60% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 40%

2nd half (Last 5): 0% won - 40% drawing - 60% lost

Goals by minute

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

Sligo Rovers

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - 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

1.08

xG / match

2.08

xG against

9.5

Shots per game

2.6

Shots on target

Shot conversion

47%

Possession

28%

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.

-1.00

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

0.00

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

+7.9 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

-0.32

Defensive efficiency

Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.

+0.32

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

55%

Defense vs. league

Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.

127%

Form trend

Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.

-0.51

Lead holding

Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 15%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

71%

Defense after halftime

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

+0.4

Late goals

15% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.

15%

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

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

29Sam Joseph Dennis SargeantGoalkeeper30 Apps0 Goals Liam HughesGoalkeeper3 Apps0 Goals 52Gareth McElroyDefender33 Apps1 Goals 33Jeannot EsuaDefender24 Apps1 Goals 15Oliver DenhamDefender27 Apps0 Goals Sean StewartDefender21 Apps0 Goals Sebastian QuirkDefender18 Apps0 Goals Shane BlaneyDefender10 Apps0 Goals 51Aidan GabbidonDefender3 Apps0 Goals 16Carl McHughMidfielder28 Apps1 Goals 14James McManusMidfielder25 Apps0 Goals Archie MeekisonMidfielder25 Apps2 Goals Darie PattonMidfielder23 Apps1 Goals 6Luke YoungMidfielder7 Apps0 Goals 7Jack ShorrockMidfielder8 Apps0 Goals Kyle McDonaghMidfielder13 Apps0 Goals Ciaron HarkinMidfielder10 Apps0 Goals 8Jad HakikiMidfielder6 Apps1 Goals 20Trey GeorgeMidfielder5 Apps0 Goals 63Guilherme Rego PriostiMidfielder3 Apps0 Goals 11Cian KavanaghForward29 Apps6 Goals 19Alex NolanForward22 Apps2 Goals Ryan O'KaneForward18 Apps1 Goals Mai TraoreForward16 Apps1 Goals 9Luke PearceForward9 Apps0 Goals Kaiyne River WooleryForward5 Apps1 Goals Jamie McGonigleForward4 Apps0 Goals 77Kevin ZeffiForward5 Apps0 Goals

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.

Last 5 matches

0-1-4

0.20Points / match

0.60 / 2.40Goals for / against

60%BTTS

40%Over 2.5

0%Clean sheets

1.12 / 2.13xG / xGA

Last 6 matches

0-1-5

0.17Points / match

0.50 / 2.50Goals for / against

50%BTTS

50%Over 2.5

0%Clean sheets

1.04 / 1.97xG / xGA

Last 10 matches

1-2-7

0.50Points / match

0.70 / 2.00Goals for / against

30%BTTS

50%Over 2.5

20%Clean sheets

1.01 / 2.03xG / xGA

Corners

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

Overall

34 matches

4.0

Corners won per match

7.5

Corners conceded per match

11.4

Total corners per match

73.5%

Over 8.5 corners

64.7%

Over 9.5 corners

55.9%

Over 10.5 corners

Home

17 matches

4.0

Corners won per match

7.2

Corners conceded per match

11.2

Total corners per match

70.6%

Over 8.5 corners

70.6%

Over 9.5 corners

64.7%

Over 10.5 corners

Away

17 matches

3.9

Corners won per match

7.7

Corners conceded per match

11.6

Total corners per match

76.5%

Over 8.5 corners

58.8%

Over 9.5 corners

47.1%

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

34 matches

1.9

Team cards per match

1.9

Opponent cards per match

3.8

Total cards per match

47.1%

Over 3.5

32.4%

Over 4.5

14.7%

Red cards

Home

17 matches

1.6

Team cards per match

2.2

Opponent cards per match

3.8

Total cards per match

47.1%

Over 3.5

23.5%

Over 4.5

11.8%

Red cards

Away

17 matches

2.3

Team cards per match

1.5

Opponent cards per match

3.8

Total cards per match

47.1%

Over 3.5

41.2%

Over 4.5

17.6%

Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

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

1.31

Opponents' average PPG

5.7

Opponents' average position

Easier than average

Over its last 10 games, Sligo Rovers faced opponents averaging 1.31 points per game and an average standings position of No. 5.7 in a 10-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a easier than average schedule.

Recent games

Round 34

Sligo Rovers

1 : 110/17/2026

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Round 31

Round 29

Round 28

Round 27

Round 26

Round 25

Round 24

Round 23

Round 22

Round 21

Round 20

Upcoming games

Round 35

Shamrock Rovers

07:00 PM10/23/2026

Sligo Rovers

Round 36

Sligo Rovers

07:45 PM10/30/2026

Derry City

FAQ

What is Sligo Rovers's recent form?

Sligo Rovers has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over the last five games. The team averages 0.71 points per game this season.

Where is Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division standings?

Sligo Rovers is No. 10 with 24 points.

How many goals does Sligo Rovers score per game?

Sligo Rovers scores 0.76 goals per game and allows 1.76. 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 47% of Sligo Rovers's games, while 47% finish with at least three goals. Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 18% of games.

Who does Sligo Rovers play next?

Sligo Rovers's next game is Shamrock Rovers vs. Sligo Rovers on October 23, 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.