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Dundalk vs Galway result, stats & H2H

Dundalk

2–1

Galway

Declan McDaid ,

Stephen Walsh

17/04/2026 21:45 · Oriel Park

Dundalk2–1Galway

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Declan McDaid
Declan McDaid
Mayowa Animasahun
John Ross Wilson

Stephen Walsh
Matthew Wolfe

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

DundalkGalway

14Shots on target4

11Fouls9

2Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Dundalk

Galway

Evan WattsGK · 90′Player of the match10.0
Tyreke WilsonDF · 90′8.2
Bobby BurnsMF · 73′8.2
Stephen WalshFW · 35′8.0
Keith BuckleyMF · 90′7.3

Tyreke WilsonDF · 90′8.2
Bobby BurnsMF · 73′8.2
Keith BuckleyMF · 90′7.3

Evan WattsGK · 90′Player of the match10.0
Stephen WalshFW · 35′8.0
Aaron BolgerMF · 72′7.3

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: Premier League Ireland
Kick-off: Fri 17 Apr 21:45 EEST
Stadium: Oriel Park
Capacity: 4,500
City: Dundalk

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

24Dundalk wins

14Draws

12Galway wins

Last matches: Dundalk

23.10.26Premier League IrelandDerry CityDundalk21L
17.10.26Premier League IrelandSligo RoversDundalk11D
02.10.26Premier League IrelandDundalkBohemians12L
18.09.26Premier League IrelandDundalkShelbourne23L
14.09.26Premier League IrelandDundalkSt. Patricks04L

Last matches: Galway

23.10.26Premier League IrelandGalwaySt. Patricks00D
19.10.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordGalway32L
16.10.26Premier League IrelandGalwayShamrock Rovers20W
10.10.26FAICupGalwayDerry City02L
25.09.26Premier League IrelandGalwayShelbourne11D

Head-to-head matches

21.08.26Premier League IrelandDundalkGalway12L
12.06.26Premier League IrelandGalwayDundalk01W
17.04.26Premier League IrelandDundalkGalway21W
06.03.26Premier League IrelandGalwayDundalk22D
04.10.24Premier LeagueGalwayDundalk11D
02.08.24Premier LeagueDundalkGalway02L

2.72Avg goals44%Both scored52%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Dundalk vs Galway: head-to-head record

50 meetings since 2001: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

24Dundalk wins

14Draws

12Galway wins

84:52Goals (Dundalk : Galway)

2.72Goals per match

44%BTTS

74%Over 1.5

52%Over 2.5

30%Over 3.5

Dundalk at home: 14-6-644:26 goals in 26 games
Galway at home: 6-8-1026:40 goals in 24 games
Dundalk's biggest win: 6–1Dundalk 6–1 Galway, 24 Jun 2011
Galway's biggest win: 4–0Galway 4–0 Dundalk, 15 Sept 2023

Meetings (20 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
21 Aug 2026	Premier League Ireland	Dundalk	1–2	Galway
12 Jun 2026	Premier League Ireland	Galway	0–1	Dundalk
17 Apr 2026	Premier League Ireland	Dundalk	2–1	Galway
6 Mar 2026	Premier League Ireland	Galway	2–2	Dundalk
4 Oct 2024	Premier League	Galway	1–1	Dundalk
2 Aug 2024	Premier League	Dundalk	0–2	Galway
24 May 2024	Premier League	Galway	2–0	Dundalk
23 Feb 2024	Premier League	Dundalk	0–2	Galway
15 Sept 2023	FAICup	Galway	4–0	Dundalk
26 Jun 2017	Premier League	Dundalk	2–0	Galway
28 Apr 2017	Premier League	Galway	2–1	Dundalk
28 Oct 2016	Premier League	Dundalk	4–1	Galway
5 Aug 2016	Premier League	Galway	1–0	Dundalk
6 May 2016	Premier League	Dundalk	2–1	Galway
16 Oct 2015	Premier League	Dundalk	0–0	Galway
21 Aug 2015	FAICup	Galway	1–4	Dundalk
7 Jul 2015	Premier League	Galway	2–4	Dundalk
20 Apr 2015	Premier League	Dundalk	3–0	Galway
9 Sept 2011	Premier League	Galway	2–2	Dundalk
24 Jun 2011	Premier League	Dundalk	6–1	Galway

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Dundalk0W 1D 4L · goals 5–12

L23.10Premier League IrelandADerry City1–2
D17.10Premier League IrelandASligo Rovers1–1
L02.10Premier League IrelandHBohemians1–2
L18.09Premier League IrelandHShelbourne2–3
L14.09Premier League IrelandHSt. Patricks0–4

Galway1W 2D 2L · goals 5–6

D23.10Premier League IrelandHSt. Patricks0–0
L19.10Premier League IrelandAWaterford2–3
W16.10Premier League IrelandHShamrock Rovers2–0
L10.10FAICupHDerry City0–2
D25.09Premier League IrelandHShelbourne1–1

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

DundalkGalway

2.0Goals scored per game1.3

2.1Goals conceded per game1.3

80%Both teams scored60%

80%Over 2.5 goals40%

1Clean sheets2

10%Failed to score30%

1-0-4Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)2-0-2

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

DundalkGalway

Premier League 2026 · 16 gamesPremier League 2025 · 17 games

1.5Goals scored0.8

1.2Goals conceded1.3

6.3Corners4.6

17.3Shots13.5

53%Possession42%

2.5Yellow cards2.5

31%Clean sheets18%

6%Failed to score53%

5-1-4Home / away record (W-D-L)1-3-5

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

DundalkGalway

Top stats

14Shots on target4

Passes

403Passes253

288Accurate passes137

71%Pass accuracy54%

Defence

11Fouls9

3Goalkeeper saves11

Discipline

2Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

10.0Evan WattsGalway
8.2Tyreke WilsonDundalk
8.2Bobby BurnsDundalk
8.0Stephen WalshGalway
7.3Keith BuckleyDundalk

Dundalk (14)

Galway (16)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Premier League

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
5	Derry City	35	+3	47	WWLWD
6	Galway	35	-5	42	DLWDL
7	Dundalk	35	-6	42	LDLLL
8	Waterford	35	-8	40	WWLLD

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

DundalkFormationGalway

Dundalk

Galway

Goal
Yellow card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

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About this match

Dundalk vs Galway preview

Dundalk and Galway met in the Premier League Ireland on Fri, 17 Apr 2026, and the match finished 2–1.

Form · last 5 matches

DundalkLDLLL5 scored · 12 conceded

GalwayDLWLD5 scored · 6 conceded

Key facts · last 5

DundalkGalway

2.0Goals scored per game1.3

2.1Goals conceded per game1.3

80%Both teams scored60%

80%Over 2.5 goals40%

1Clean sheets2

Head-to-head in numbers

24Dundalk wins

14Draws

12Galway wins

50 meetings · 2.7 goals per game · both teams scored in 44%

League table

Dundalk7th42 pts · 35 played

Galway6th42 pts · 35 played

Level on points

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Recent form over the last 5: Dundalk LDLLL (goals 5–12), Galway DLWLD (goals 5–6).

Both teams scored in 80% of Dundalk's recent games and 60% of Galway's; over 2.5 goals landed in 80% and 40% respectively.

Per game, Dundalk average 2.0 goals scored and 2.1 conceded (clean sheets: 1), Galway 1.3 and 1.3 (clean sheets: 2).

Across 50 head-to-head games the record reads 24–14–12 (wins–draws–losses) from Dundalk's side.

Those 50 games averaged 2.7 goals, with both teams scoring in 44% of them.

Dundalk sit 7th on 42 pts after 35 games, Galway 6th on 42 pts.

Nito explains: Dundalk vs Galway

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Dundalk and Galway matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 80% of Dundalk's last 10 matches and 60% of Galway's last 10. In their 50 recorded meetings it was 44%. In this match it landed (Dundalk 2-1 Galway).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Dundalk reached that in 80% of their last 10 matches, Galway in 40% of their last 10. Their 50 meetings averaged 2.7 goals (52% over 2.5). This match had 3 goals: over.

What does the form guide LDLLL mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Dundalk, last 5: 0 W · 1 D · 4 L (5 scored, 12 conceded). Galway, last 5: 1 W · 2 D · 2 L (5 scored, 6 conceded).

Where do Dundalk and Galway stand in the table?

Dundalk are 7th with 42 points from 35 games. Galway are 6th with 42 points from 35 games. They are level on points.

Dundalk vs Galway: questions & answers

Who won Dundalk vs Galway?

Dundalk won 2–1.

Did both teams score in Dundalk vs Galway?

Yes, the match finished 2–1.

When was Dundalk vs Galway played?

Dundalk vs Galway was played on Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 21:45 (GMT+3) at Oriel Park.

What is the head-to-head record between Dundalk and Galway?

50 meetings: Dundalk 24 wins, 14 draws, Galway 12 wins. Those 50 games averaged 2.7 goals, with both teams scoring in 44% of them.

Dundalk vs Galway result, stats & H2H

Dundalk

Galway

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Match information

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Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Dundalk

Last matches: Galway

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (20 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

Match stats

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Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Premier League

Line-ups

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Comments

Dundalk vs Galway preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Dundalk vs Galway

How often do Dundalk and Galway matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LDLLL mean?

Where do Dundalk and Galway stand in the table?

Dundalk vs Galway: questions & answers

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Key stats

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Top-rated players

Meetings (20 most recent)

Season stats

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Premier League

Line-ups

Line-ups

Substitutes

More on this match

Form, last 5 matches

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Dundalk

Last matches: Galway

Head-to-head matches

Key facts

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Dundalk vs Galway: questions & answers

Nito explains: Dundalk vs Galway

How often do Dundalk and Galway matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LDLLL mean?