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League of Ireland Premier Division · 21 August 2026 · 19:45

Dundalk vs Galway United – 21 August 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division: H2H, form and match facts

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Dundalk vs Galway United (League of Ireland Premier Division) was played on 21 August 2026 and finished 1–2.

Dundalk vs Galway United: form and table

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Shamrock Rovers3620-8-859:3868
2Bohemians3619-8-963:4465
3St Patrick's Athl.3617-9-1055:3160
4Shelbourne3612-13-1152:5049
5Derry City3611-15-1050:4748
6Dundalk3611-12-1355:5945
7Waterford3610-13-1354:6143
8Galway United3610-12-1446:5342
9Drogheda United3610-10-1644:5740
10Sligo Rovers365-10-2128:6625

Recent matches

Dundalk

3 JulLShelbourne 2–1 Dundalk
10 JulLDundalk 1–2 Drogheda United
24 JulDSt Patrick's Athl. 1–1 Dundalk
31 JulDDundalk 1–1 Sligo Rovers
7 AugLShamrock Rovers 3–2 Dundalk

Galway United

3 JulLSt Patrick's Athl. 3–0 Galway United
11 JulWGalway United 3–2 Sligo Rovers
25 JulDGalway United 0–0 Waterford
2 AugDBohemians 1–1 Galway United
7 AugDGalway United 0–0 Drogheda United

Dundalk vs Galway United: our match analysis

Dundalk’s home advantage proved insufficient as Galway United snatched a 2‑1 victory, tightening the gap between the two sides in the league table. The Irish club, currently fourth with 41 points from ten wins, eleven draws and nine defeats, slipped to 47‑46 on goal difference, while Galway United moved up to seventh, now on 34 points after eight wins, ten draws and eleven losses and a -7 goal margin. The win narrows the points difference to just seven, keeping Galway within striking distance of the top half. Head‑to‑head this season the rivalry has already produced three encounters, with Dundalk leading two to one and one draw, but the latest result brings the balance back toward parity. Both teams will now look to consolidate their positions as the campaign heads into its decisive phase.

Dundalk vs Galway United: the numbers side by side

DundalkGalway United
25%Form75%
54%Attack46%
47%Defence53%
83%Head to head17%
53%Overall47%

Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.

Dundalk vs Galway United: head to head

All matches
2Dundalk
1Draws
0Galway United
12/6/26 · Galway United 0–1 Dundalk
17/4/26 · Dundalk 2–1 Galway United
6/3/26 · Galway United 2–2 Dundalk

Dundalk vs Galway United: common questions

How did Dundalk vs Galway United end?

Galway United beat Dundalk 2–1.

When and where was the match played?

21 August 2026, 19:45, at Oriel Park. Referee: M. Houlihan.

Where do the teams stand in the table?

Dundalk: 6th (45 points), Galway United: 8th (42 points).

What is the head-to-head record of Dundalk vs Galway United?

Dundalk: 2, Draws: 1, Galway United: 0.

More matches: League of Ireland Premier Division

Bohemians vs Derry City 21 AugDrogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl. 21 AugSligo Rovers vs Waterford 21 Aug

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