Match Report
Dundalk went into the game 4th in the table on 35 points; Waterford United sat 9th on 21 — a 14-point gap. Recent form flatters Waterford United's table spot — 1st league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 9th.
Momentum sat with Dundalk, winners of their last three.
10 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Dundalk 3, draws 3, Waterford United 4, at 3.3 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 30% of the wins in this fixture. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 70% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 60%. The last five meetings averaged 4.2 goals, well above the all-time 3.3.
Goal scorers
Dundalk: Eoin Kenny (10'), Harry Groome (29') · Waterford United: Tommy Lonergan (45'), Tommy Lonergan (63'), John Mahon (85')
Key stats
Possession: Dundalk 64% · Waterford United 36% · Total shots: 23-20 · On target: 7-7 · Corners: 6-3