Premier Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
St Patrick's Athl. defeated Galway United 2:0. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. Goals were scored by K. Leavy 32′, Z. Elbouzedi 38′. 9 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. St Patrick's Athl. had 54% possession while Galway United held 46%. St Patrick's Athl. had 12 shots (3 on target) compared to 26 (7 on target) for Galway United. St Patrick's Athl. made 4 substitutions, Galway United made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between St Patrick's Athl. and Galway United — 2 goals and 10 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Melia
Match Statistics
St Patrick's Athl. had 54% possession against Galway United's 46%. St Patrick's Athl. registered 12 shots (3 on target) while Galway United managed 26 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 3–5. Fouls committed: 12–12.
Lineups
St Patrick's Athl. lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Stephen Kenny, while Galway United deployed a 3-5-2 under Johnathan Caulfield.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for St Patrick's Athl. is 7.01, compared to 6.81 for Galway United. 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 Galway United's best-rated player is D. Hurley (7.11).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of St Patrick's Athl. have contributed 29 goals and 13 assists this season, led by M. Melia (13G). Galway United's starters account for 5 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by D. Hurley (2G). 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 6.97 on average, against Galway United's 3-man backline averaging 6.77. 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 7.03, versus Galway United's 5 rated 7.11. 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 7.02, compared to 2 for Galway United averaging 6.55. 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 46% for St Patrick's Athl. and 55% for Galway United. 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 41 yellow cards this season, compared to 7 for Galway United. 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 25.7 (youngest: M. Melia (18), oldest: C. Forrester (33)), while Galway United average 29.7 (youngest: K. Brouder (27), oldest: S. Walsh (35)). 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 27 league appearances each, versus 16 for Galway United. 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: Johnathan Caulfield
Rivalry since 2022
St Patrick's Athl. vs Galway United Head to Head Results· 11
St Patrick's Athl. and Galway United have met 11 times — St Patrick's Athl. won 4, Galway United won 3, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2022. St Patrick's Athl. leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 27 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.45 per match (13 for the home side, 14 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (73%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (45%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. St Patrick's Athl. are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2026.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, St Patrick's Athl. have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Galway United show 1 win, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026