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As the weekend approaches, Galway United gears up for an action-packed schedule with two significant fixtures across the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division and Women’s Premier Division.
Kicking off the weekend, Galway United’s Senior Men’s side face Waterford FC at the RSC. This encounter is the second time the teams have faced each other this season. United overcame the Blues in Eamonn Deacy Park earlier this season. United will look to get back to winning ways, following Monday’s loss to Bohemian’s and Waterford are fresh off a win against the league Champions. This clash promises to be exciting as the Tribesmen seek to secure vital points away from home.
Waterford have been in fantastic form since former manager Keith Long has moved on from the Blues last month. They have won their last three games on the trot and most recently of which they beat Shelbourne 0-1 in their own backyard on Monday evening.
5 May 2025; Darragh Leahy of Waterford celebrates at the final whistle after his side’s victory in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Waterford at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
In the middle of this winning streak Waterford managed to secure a first team manager on a full-time basis with the hiring of John Coleman. Coleman is no stranger to the League Of Ireland, formerly managing the Bit O’ Red in 2014. This Friday’s game against United will be his first game in charge of the Blues as they look to secure yet another three points. The blues now sit in 8th place in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division following their three consecutive wins over Bohemians, Derry and Shelbourne.
5 May 2025; Newly appointed Waterford head coach John Coleman before the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Waterford at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
The Tribesmen come into the game after two consecutive losses, to St. Pat’s and Bohemians last week. Currently sitting in 6th place, two points ahead of Waterford in 8th. United recently have had quite a good record against Waterford over the last few years but each game is different, particularly with a new look Waterford side under new management of John Coleman. United have been unlucky with several key injuries as of late, so there has been a bit less consistent of a starting XI for Caulfield’s men. One of the changes made recently was a first start for Cillian Tollett, a Galway United academy graduate, he impressed in his 45 minute cameo at Eamonn Deacy Park. The game also saw yet another goal for Moses Dyer, who sits comfortably on top of the top scorers list for the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division with eight goals to his name.
5 May 2025; Moses Dyer of Galway United, celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Galway United and Bohemians at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
14 March 2025; Jeannot Esua of Galway United celebrates after his side’s victory in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Galway United and Waterford at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile
Player Milestones
Friday could be Conor McCormack’s 130th game for the club
Monday against Bohemians saw Killian Brouder’s 150th League appearance for us
If you weren’t lucky enough to get your hands on an away ticket you can follow from home.
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The following day for our Senior Women’s the spotlight shifts to the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division as Galway United’s women’s side faces FAI Cup Winners Shelbourne at Tolka Park. The side will be looking to get back to winning ways, following their defeat against Athlone Town last weekend. United sit in third place on 13 points from six games while Shelbourne sit a place above with 18 points from seven. “The Reds” are fresh from a 1-3 victory over Treaty United in Limerick and are looking to keep that momentum going on Saturday, while United will be looking to get back to winning ways in Tolka Park.
TICKETS: https://shelbournefc.ie/womens-match-tickets/
Shelbourne come into the game in flying form with six consecutive wins in the league, and scoring a total of 27 goals in just seven games. They were triumphant in the Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup in 2024, with a resounding 6-1 in over Athlone Town in the final and have certainly carried that into the league this year. Under the management of former League Of Ireland player Eoin Wearen, Shelbourne have excelled domestically.
15 March 2025; Shelbourne manager Eoin Wearen during the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division match between Waterford and Shelbourne at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile
United come into the weekend after a 0-3 loss to league champions Athlone Town the game previous, it will be a tough test against one of the title favourites but certainly something within the grasp of Phil Trill’s squad. United have been hugely dominant in a lot of games this season, and there were a lot of positives to take from the second half against Athlone too. United have struggled with injuries as of late, with a few experienced players sitting out of the fray at last week’s game against Eamonn Deacy Park, but their Academy players have served them well. Aoibheann Costello has been captaining the side this season and has put in some very inspired performances along with Therese Kinnevey who recently set a new all-time landmark for appearances. There’s a lot to be positive about as United take on the FAI Cup Winners at Tolka Park on Saturday.
6 March 2024; Therese Kinnevey during a Galway United FC squad portrait session at The Galmont Hotel in Galway. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
If you weren’t lucky enough to get your hands on an away ticket you can follow from home.
You can stream the game LIVE on any device, anywhere worldwide with LOITV.
You can follow us on social media to see match updates, particularly on Twitter and our Instagram or Facebook stories.
FAI Connect is a free app where you can see live scores and updates of games across Ireland, at any level. We would highly recommend downloading it on your phone for extra info
We have 8 questions total, three on our Senior Men’s and one on the opposition. Followed by the same format for our Senior Women’s.
Click on the question to expand, let us know how many you get!
Stephen Walsh and Killian Brouder
Limerick FC
Wassim Aouachria
Fleetwood Town
Therese Kinnevey
Anna McGough
Jenna Slattery
Alex Kavanagh and Aoibheann Clancy
