Premier Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
St Patrick's Athl. and Waterford drew 1:1. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. Goals were scored by M. Melia 40′, R. Burke 45′. 5 yellow cards were shown. St Patrick's Athl. had 66% possession while Waterford held 34%. St Patrick's Athl. had 25 shots (10 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Waterford. St Patrick's Athl. made 4 substitutions, Waterford made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between St Patrick's Athl. and Waterford — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
St Patrick's Athl. had 66% possession against Waterford's 34%. St Patrick's Athl. registered 25 shots (10 on target) while Waterford managed 13 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 2–5. Fouls committed: 8–11.
Lineups
St Patrick's Athl. lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Stephen Kenny, while Waterford deployed a 4-3-3 under John Coleman.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for St Patrick's Athl. is 7.04, compared to 6.79 for Waterford. 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 Waterford's best-rated player is S. McMullan (7.68).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of St Patrick's Athl. have contributed 26 goals and 19 assists this season, led by M. Melia (13G). Waterford's starters account for 7 goals and 2 assists, spearheaded by T. Lonergan (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 7.08 on average, against Waterford's 3-man backline averaging —. 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 7.02, versus Waterford's 4 rated 6.41. 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 6.99, compared to 3 for Waterford averaging 6.75. 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 58% for Waterford. 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 45 yellow cards this season, compared to 9 for Waterford. 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 26.0 (youngest: M. Melia (18), oldest: C. Forrester (33)), while Waterford average 23.5 (youngest: J. Dempsey (20), oldest: P. Amond (37)). 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 29 league appearances each, versus 11 for Waterford. 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 Coleman
Rivalry since 2019
St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford Head to Head Results· 21
St Patrick's Athl. and Waterford have met 21 times — St Patrick's Athl. won 9, Waterford won 8, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. St Patrick's Athl. leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 53 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.52 per match (27 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (48%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. St Patrick's Athl. are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. 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. Waterford show 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026