St Patrick's Athl. vs Waterford – 8 May 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division: H2H, form and match facts

St Patrick’s Athletic turned their home ground into a fortress, cruising to a 4‑1 victory over Waterford and solidifying their place in second spot with 53 points from 15 wins, eight draws and seven defeats. The win stretches their recent dominance in the head‑to‑head, taking the season series to two victories against Waterford’s single triumph and one draw. Waterford, now eighth with 33 points, remain well off the pace despite scoring 40 goals this campaign, while the home side’s 47‑25 goal tally underlines their offensive firepower. The three‑point swing not only widens the gap to the league leaders but also pushes Waterford further down the table, leaving them 20 points shy of a European place.