Sligo Rovers vs Derry City: match statistics
Sligo Rovers vs Derry City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sligo Rovers played against Derry City in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on October 30, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Sligo Rovers has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Derry City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sligo Rovers scores 0.74 goals per game and allows 1.83. Derry City scores 1.37 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Sligo Rovers's games and 60% of Derry City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 49% and 49%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Derry City has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.07 per game. Sligo Rovers takes 9.4 shots per game, while Derry City takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Sligo Rovers leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.34 goals per game after halftime. Derry City leads at halftime in 34% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sligo Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Derry City, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 5 away wins. Those games averaged 1.71 goals, with both teams scoring in 14% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Derry City come into this match in significantly better form: they have won 4 of their last 5 matches, while Sligo Rovers have failed to win during that period and have lost 4 times. The hosts have scored just 3 goals and conceded 14 in those matches; the visitors’ record stands at 6 goals scored and 3 conceded. Away from home, Derry create chances worth an average xG of 1.42, compared with Sligo’s 1.22 at home, while the hosts allow opponents chances worth 1.85 xG per match. However, the visitors’ advantage is not overwhelming, as they have won only 12% of their away matches and drawn as many as 47%. Derry are therefore the most likely winners, but a draw remains a significant possibility.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal in favor of BTTS - No comes from the last 5 matches: Sligo Rovers scored just 0.6 goals on average, while Derry City conceded 0.6. During this period, both teams scored in only 20% of Derry’s matches, despite its season rate standing at 65%. Derry are more likely to find the net, having averaged 1.2 goals recently, while Sligo conceded as many as 2.8. The season averages of 1.67 goals scored by Sligo at home and 1.47 goals conceded by Derry away count against the pick, so the edge for a scenario in which at least one team fails to score is moderate.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Sligo average 1.67 goals at home, while Derry concede 1.47 away from home, giving the hosts a solid basis to get on the scoresheet. However, the last 5 matches shift the balance: Sligo scored just 0.6 goals and conceded 2.8, while Derry scored 1.2 goals and generated an xG of 1.72. This points to the visitors contributing more to the projected total of 2.77 goals, although their recent average of goals conceded is just 0.6. Over 1.5 goals has landed in 67% of Sligo’s home matches and 71% of Derry’s away matches, giving it stronger statistical support than Over 2.5 goals, which has hit in 50% and 47% of those matches, respectively. Therefore, the pick is Over 1.5 goals: the edge is clearer at this line than at the more demanding alternatives.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal in favor of Derry City leading at the break is their recent form: the visitors were ahead at half-time in 3 of their last 5 matches, while Sligo Rovers did not lead at the break once in that period. Derry have won 4 of their last 5 games, whereas Sligo have lost 4 and conceded an average of 2.8 goals per match. The visitors may also hold on to any advantage, having conceded an average of just 0.4 goals after half-time across those five matches, while the hosts scored only 0.2 goals in second halves. However, the 2/2 HT/FT pick is not a certainty: over a broader sample, Sligo won 50% of their home matches, while Derry won just 12% of their away games. Despite this countervailing factor, the clear disparity in the teams’ current form points to the visitors leading both at half-time and at full-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sligo Rovers | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Derry City is 900% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Sligo Rovers · 2 pts / game - Derry City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Derry City is 85% better for: goals scored per game.
0.74 goals / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.37 goals / game - Derry City
Derry City is 42% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.83 goals / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.29 goals / game - Derry City
Sligo Rovers scores in 51% of games (18 of 35 games), while Derry City keeps a clean sheet in 29% (10 of 35 games).
Derry City scores in 77% of games (27 of 35 games), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 35 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sligo Rovers
Over / Under - Derry City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Derry City is 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.37 pts / game - Derry City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 14%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Derry City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 31%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Sligo Rovers | Liga | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.57 | 2.78 | ▼ 2.66 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 60% | • 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 49% | 52% | ▼ 49% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 25% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 74% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 78% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Sligo Rovers's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 5 losses against Derry City. Games average 1.71 goals, and both teams scored in 14% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sligo Rovers vs Derry City?
The Premier Division match finished Sligo Rovers 2:2 Derry City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Derry City?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Sligo Rovers won 1, Derry City won 5 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.71 goals, with both teams scoring in 14% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sligo Rovers vs Derry City?
Sligo Rovers score 0.74 goals per game on average and Derry City 1.37. The Premier Division average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Sligo Rovers's matches and 60% of Derry City's.
What form are Sligo Rovers and Derry City in?
Over the last 5 games Sligo Rovers have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Derry City 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sligo Rovers vs Derry City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sligo Rovers vs Derry City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.