Galway United lineup @ Waterford

Galway United's expected lineup at Waterford, Fri 9 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 34 matches): Watts (21); Facchineri (28), Brouder (21), Williams (19); Hurley (31), Bolger (29), Keohane (28), Devitt (23), McCarthy (22), Barratt (19); Walsh (28). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Shelbourne match on 25 Sep.

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Galway United predicted lineup vs Waterford

MOST USED XI

Galway United's expected lineup away at Waterford in the League of Ireland is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 34 official matches: Watts in goal, a back three of Facchineri, Brouder and Williams, and Walsh leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 12 of the last 29 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 41% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 34 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Galway United, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Galway United are 7th in the League of Ireland on 38 points from 32 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.

John Caulfield, Galway United manager
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John Caulfield
Since Jan 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 12 of last 29
4-2-3-1
41%
3-5-2
28%
4-4-2
10%
3-4-1-2
7%

3-5-2 at home · 4-2-3-1 away

Sets up with a back three in 41% of matches.

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Based on 34 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Galway United's expected lineup?
Galway United's expected lineup away at Waterford in the League of Ireland is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 34 official matches: Watts in goal, a back three of Facchineri, Brouder and Williams, and Walsh leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Watts, Facchineri, Brouder, Williams, Hurley, Bolger, Keohane, Devitt, McCarthy, Barratt, Walsh.
Who started Galway United's last match?
Galway United's starting XI on 25 Sept 2026 in the League of Ireland (3-4-1-2): Hugo Alberto Pires da Cunha, O. Williams, A. O'Connor, Gianfranco Facchineri, Connor Barratt, D. Hurley, A. Bolger, J. Keohane, L. Devitt, K. Twardek, S. Walsh.
What was Galway United's last result?
Galway United drew with Shelbourne 1–1 on 25 Sept 2026.
When did Galway United last win?
Galway United last won on 14 Sept 2026, beating Sligo Rovers 3–1.
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 31 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 12 of their 29 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?
G. Facchineri has made the most starts as defender for Galway United this season, starting 28 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 31 matches.
Which Galway United forward has started the most this season?
S. Walsh has made the most starts as forward for Galway United this season, starting 28 matches.
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