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DefenderSeason 2026

Gareth McElroy

Sligo RoversPremier DivisionData current as of September 11, 2026
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NationalityRepublic of Ireland
PositionDefender
Age19 years
Shirt number52

Gareth McElroy: season at a glance

Gareth McElroy represents Sligo Rovers in Premier Division during the 2026 season. Across 29 appearances, the player has completed 2405 minutes, scored 1 goal and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 17, Shots on target: 5, Shot accuracy: 29.4%, Expected goals (xG): 1.77, and Non-penalty xG: 1.77.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 51, Interceptions: 31, Clearances: 224, and Duels won: 170.

The profile includes 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

29Appearances
2,405Minutes
1Goals
0Assists
7.03Average rating
1Goal involvements0.04 per 90

Playing time and performance

29Appearances
26Starts
2,405Minutes
0.04Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
7.03Average rating

Player strengths

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Average rating88 / 100

Above average

Tackles / per 9073 / 100

Above average

Interceptions / per 9077 / 100

Above average

Clearances / per 9097 / 100

Above average

Blocks / per 9099 / 100

Above average

Aerial duels won / per 9093 / 100

Above average

Duels won / per 9084 / 100

Above average

Pass completion60 / 100

Around average

Goals minus xG
-0.77
Assists minus xA
-1.62
xG per shot
0.10
Starting rate
89.66%
Minutes per appearance
82.93
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Attacking

1Goals
17Shots0.64 per 90
5Shots on target0.19 per 90
29.4%Shot accuracy
5.9%Shot conversion
1.77Expected goals (xG)0.07 per 90
1.77Non-penalty xG0.07 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
1.62Expected assists (xA)0.06 per 90
3Key passes0.11 per 90

Passing and possession

1,073Passes40.15 per 90
816Completed passes30.54 per 90
76.0%Pass completion
3Dribbles0.11 per 90
2Successful dribbles66.0%

Defending

51Tackles1.91 per 90
31Interceptions1.16 per 90
224Clearances8.38 per 90
56Blocks2.10 per 90
170Duels won63.0%
113Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

4Yellow cards
0Red cards
7Fouls drawn
20Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Drogheda United - Sligo RoversSep 11, 20262 : 0Starter00-
Bohemians - Sligo RoversAug 28, 20263 : 0Starter00-
Sligo Rovers - WaterfordAug 21, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Derry City - Sligo RoversAug 07, 20262 : 0Starter00-
Dundalk - Sligo RoversJul 31, 20261 : 1Starter10-
Sligo Rovers - Drogheda UnitedJul 25, 20262 : 2Starter00-
Galway United - Sligo RoversJul 11, 20263 : 2Starter00-
Sligo Rovers - Shamrock RoversJul 03, 20261 : 2Starter00-
Sligo Rovers - ShelbourneJun 27, 20262 : 2Starter00-
St Patrick's Athl. - Sligo RoversJun 19, 20262 : 0Starter00-
Waterford - Sligo RoversJun 12, 20264 : 0Starter00-
Sligo Rovers - BohemiansMay 29, 20261 : 3Starter00-
Shamrock Rovers - Sligo RoversMay 22, 20261 : 2Starter00-
Sligo Rovers - Galway UnitedMay 16, 20261 : 4Starter00-
Shelbourne - Sligo RoversMay 08, 20260 : 0Starter00🟨 1-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026Premier Division292,40510
2025Premier Division211,58421

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Gareth McElroy play for?

Gareth McElroy is listed with Sligo Rovers in Premier Division for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Gareth McElroy have?

Gareth McElroy has 1 goal and 0 assists in 29 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Gareth McElroy played?

The 2026 record contains 2405 minutes across 29 appearances.

What statistics are available for Gareth McElroy?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.