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DefenderSeason 2026

Gareth McElroy

Sligo RoversPremier DivisionData current as of October 22, 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 34 appearances, the player has completed 2855 minutes, scored 1 goal and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 19, Shots on target: 6, Shot accuracy: 31.6%, Expected goals (xG): 2.01, and Non-penalty xG: 2.01.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 58, Interceptions: 33, Clearances: 274, and Duels won: 191.

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

Season overview

34Appearances
2,855Minutes
1Goals
0Assists
7.02Average rating
1Goal involvements0.03 per 90

Playing time and performance

34Appearances
31Starts
2,855Minutes
0.03Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
7.02Average rating

Player strengths

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Average rating89 / 100

Above average

Tackles / per 9070 / 100

Above average

Interceptions / per 9067 / 100

Above average

Clearances / per 9098 / 100

Above average

Blocks / per 9099 / 100

Above average

Aerial duels won / per 9093 / 100

Above average

Duels won / per 9080 / 100

Above average

Pass completion65 / 100

Around average

Goals minus xG
-1.01
Assists minus xA
-2.50
xG per shot
0.11
Starting rate
91.18%
Minutes per appearance
83.97
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Attacking

1Goals
19Shots0.60 per 90
6Shots on target0.19 per 90
31.6%Shot accuracy
5.3%Shot conversion
2.01Expected goals (xG)0.06 per 90
2.01Non-penalty xG0.06 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
2.50Expected assists (xA)0.08 per 90
3Key passes0.09 per 90
2Crosses0.06 per 90

Passing and possession

1,268Passes39.97 per 90
972Completed passes30.64 per 90
76.7%Pass completion
5Dribbles0.16 per 90
3Successful dribbles60.0%

Defending

58Tackles1.83 per 90
33Interceptions1.04 per 90
274Clearances8.64 per 90
68Blocks2.14 per 90
191Duels won64.0%
124Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

5Yellow cards
0Red cards
9Fouls drawn
22Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Shamrock Rovers - Sligo RoversOct 23, 20264 : 0Starter00-
Sligo Rovers - DundalkOct 17, 20261 : 1Starter00-
Shelbourne - Sligo RoversOct 09, 20265 : 1Starter00-
Sligo Rovers - St Patrick's Athl.Sep 19, 20260 : 1Starter00-
Sligo Rovers - Galway UnitedSep 14, 20261 : 3Starter00馃煥 1-
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-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026Premier Division342,85510
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 34 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Gareth McElroy played?

The 2026 record contains 2855 minutes across 34 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.