Premier Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
St Patrick's Athl. defeated Sligo Rovers 4:3. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. Goals were scored by Z. Elbouzedi 36′, A. Keena 37′, B. Baggley 41′ (o.g.), C. Forrester 52′, C. Kavanagh 66′, C. Kavanagh 78′, A. Keena 79′. 9 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. St Patrick's Athl. had 61% possession while Sligo Rovers held 39%. St Patrick's Athl. had 17 shots (8 on target) compared to 7 (5 on target) for Sligo Rovers. St Patrick's Athl. made 4 substitutions, Sligo Rovers made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between St Patrick's Athl. and Sligo Rovers — 7 goals and 10 cards recorded during the match.
assist: B. Kavanagh
assist: B. Baggley
Own Goal
assist: B. Kavanagh
assist: W. Fitzgerald
assist: W. Fitzgerald
assist: C. Forrester
Match Statistics
St Patrick's Athl. had 61% possession against Sligo Rovers's 39%. St Patrick's Athl. registered 17 shots (8 on target) while Sligo Rovers managed 7 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–1. Fouls committed: 7–13.
Lineups
St Patrick's Athl. lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Stephen Kenny, while Sligo Rovers deployed a 3-4-2-1 under John Russell.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for St Patrick's Athl. is 6.91, compared to 6.87 for Sligo Rovers. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. St Patrick's Athl.'s highest-rated starter is J. Redmond (7.30), while Sligo Rovers's best-rated player is S. Sargeant (7.26).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of St Patrick's Athl. have contributed 11 goals and 15 assists this season, led by A. Keena (4G). Sligo Rovers's starters account for 6 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by W. Fitzgerald (4G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
St Patrick's Athl. deploy 4 defenders rated 7.02 on average, against Sligo Rovers's 3-man backline averaging 6.89. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
St Patrick's Athl. field 3 midfielders averaging 6.73, versus Sligo Rovers's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
St Patrick's Athl. start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.89, compared to 3 for Sligo Rovers averaging 6.73. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 43% for St Patrick's Athl. and 64% for Sligo Rovers. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
St Patrick's Athl.'s starters have collected 39 yellow cards this season, compared to 10 for Sligo Rovers. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of St Patrick's Athl.'s starting XI is 26.5 (youngest: B. Baggley (23), oldest: R. McLaughlin (31)), while Sligo Rovers average 23.0 (youngest: G. McElroy (18), oldest: S. Sargeant (28)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
St Patrick's Athl.'s starters average 24 league appearances each, versus 13 for Sligo Rovers. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Stephen Kenny
Substitutes
Coach: John Russell
Rivalry since 2019
St Patrick's Athl. vs Sligo Rovers Head to Head Results· 28
St Patrick's Athl. and Sligo Rovers have met 28 times — St Patrick's Athl. won 15, Sligo Rovers won 8, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. St Patrick's Athl. leads the head-to-head with 15 victories from 28 meetings. A combined 59 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.11 per match (37 for the home side, 22 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (36%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (32%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2026.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, St Patrick's Athl. have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Sligo Rovers show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026