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ResultsL 0-2 Drogheda United · D 0-0 St Patrick's Athl. · L 2-3 Waterford
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Galway United most-used XI this season
4-2-3-1 · 13/30The shape in 13 of the last 30
3-5-2 at home · 4-2-3-1 away
Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.
Most Common Galway United Starting XI
Based on 39 official matches this season
- WattsGK · 21 starts
- FacchineriDEF · 33 starts
- WalshDEF · 33 starts
- BarrattDEF · 24 starts
- BrouderDEF · 21 starts
- TwardekDEF · 21 starts
- HurleyMID · 35 starts
- BolgerMID · 34 starts
- KeohaneMID · 33 starts
- DevittMID · 28 starts
- McCarthyMID · 26 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Galway United transfers
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Galway United transfers
LAST 6 MONTHS · 9 MOVESGalway United squad
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PRE-SEASONWhy Squads are still settling before the opening weekend.
The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.
Galway United club facts
Est. 2013Eamonn Deacy Park · Manager John Caulfield
Galway United are 8th in the League of Ireland on 42 points from 36 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.
Galway United past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | League of Ireland | 5th | 13 | 13 | 10 | 52 |
Galway United most-used starting XI
39 MATCHESGalway United's most-used starting XI this season, across 39 official matches, was Watts in goal, Facchineri, Walsh, Barratt, Brouder and Twardek across the back. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKWatts
- DEFFacchineri
- DEFWalsh
- DEFBarratt
- DEFBrouder
- DEFTwardek
- MIDHurley
- MIDBolger
- MIDKeohane
- MIDDevitt
- MIDMcCarthy
Team news and how this XI is built
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 13 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Galway United this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Galway United's most-used XI this season (starts from 39 matches): Watts (21); Facchineri (33), Walsh (33), Barratt (24), Brouder (21), Twardek (21); Hurley (35), Bolger (34), Keohane (33), Devitt (28), McCarthy (26). No fixture is scheduled yet.
Galway United questions
Who started Galway United's last match?
Galway United's starting XI on 30 Oct 2026 in the League of Ireland (3-4-3): Vincent Angelini, Connor Barratt, A. O'Connor, Gianfranco Facchineri, J. Keohane, A. Bolger, L. Devitt, E. McCarthy, K. Twardek, S. Walsh, Junior Thiam.
What was Galway United's last result?
Galway United lost to Drogheda United 0–2 on 30 Oct 2026.
When did Galway United last win?
Galway United last won on 16 Oct 2026, beating Shamrock Rovers 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Galway United?
J. Keohane has taken the most penalties for Galway United this season, scoring 3 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for Galway United this season?
D. Hurley leads with 35 starts for Galway United across all competitions this season.
What formation does Galway United use most often?
Galway United have used a 4-2-3-1 in 13 of their 33 matches this season.
Which Galway United goalkeeper has started the most this season?
E. Watts has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Galway United this season, starting 21 matches.
Which Galway United defender has started the most this season?
S. Walsh has made the most starts as defender for Galway United this season, starting 33 matches.
Which Galway United midfielder has started the most this season?
D. Hurley has made the most starts as midfielder for Galway United this season, starting 35 matches.
Which Galway United forward has started the most this season?
F. Pierrot has made the most starts as forward for Galway United this season, starting 8 matches.
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