Galway United return to action this Friday night, when they face Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium, in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.

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Shamrock Rovers

Rovers come into this contest following a 0-0 draw against Drogheda United on Monday night. The Dublin side are still managed by Stephen Bradley, who has led the hoops to a plethora of league titles.

Rovers have retained the vast majority of their squad from last season, however they have made some new additions. Former St. Patrick's Athletic player, Jake Mulraney is an eye-catching addition for the league champions.

Bradley's charges claimed the 2025 title comfortably, after an impressive league campaign. They rounded off the season by winning the FAI Cup, following a final victory over Cork City. The final victory at the Aviva Stadium saw the men from Tallaght claim a historic double.

They have a lot of threats in attack with Graham Burke, Jack Byrne, Matt Healy, Michael Noonan and Galway native, Rory Gaffney all key men for the hoops.

‍‍Galway United

Galway come into this game following a dramatic victory over Waterford on Monday night.

United have made a solid start to the season, where they have performed very well in the majority of their fixtures to date.

The westerners made a number of new signings before the 2026 season, with Arthur Parker and Kris Twardek very impressive for the westerners so far in their debut season with Galway.

Frantz Pierrot scored his first goal for United on Monday night against Waterford.

‍Galway United squad: Evan Watts, Hugo Pires Da Cunha, Killian Brouder, Junior Thiam, Axel Pieshold, David Hurley, Aaron Bolger, Jimmy Keohane, Conor McCormack, Ed McCarthy, Dara McGuinness, Stephen Walsh, Cillian Tollett, James Morahan, Wasiri Williams, Kris Twardek, Lee Devitt, Matty Wolfe, Gianfranco Facchineri, Al-Amin Kazeem, Francely Lomboto, Arthur Parker, Hugo Pires Da Cunha, Nicholas Fleuriau Chateau, Frantz Pierrot.

Manager's thoughts

Speaking ahead of Friday's game, Galway United manager, Caulfield said that this Friday's game will be a difficult task.

"They are a very good side. They've won a number of titles obviously, but we have a relatively good record in Tallaght. They are a very good side, so we will have to be on it."

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Galway United v Shamrock Rovers

SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

Venue: Tallaght Stadium

Date: Friday, March 20th 2026

Kick-off: 8pm.

Tickets

Tickets for the game can be purchased here - Tickets

LOI TV

The game will also be streamed on LOI TV, for those that can’t make it to Tallaght Stadium.

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