Sligo Rovers lineup @ Shelbourne

Sligo Rovers' most-used XI this season (starts from 33 matches): Sargeant (31); McElroy (30), McHugh (25), Esua (24), Denham (24); McManus (22), Meekison (18), Patton (17); Kavanagh (23). Since left: McHale, Fitzgerald. Next match: at Shelbourne, Fri 9 Oct.

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  • MANAGERD. Purse appointed manager11 Sep
  • TRANSFERMcGonigle returns from a loan at Coleraine FC30 Aug · Return from loan
  • TRANSFERYoung signs from Cheltenham12 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERWoolery signs from Tranmere12 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERGeorge joins on loan from Cardiff29 Jul · Loan
  • TRANSFERHarkin goes out on loan28 Jul · Loan
  • TRANSFERShorrock joins on loan from Port Vale27 Jul · Loan
  • TRANSFERFitzgerald leaves for Shamrock Rovers26 Jul · Transfer

Sligo Rovers most-used starting XI

33 MATCHES

Sligo Rovers' most-used starting XI this season, across 33 official matches, was Sargeant in goal, a back five of McElroy, McHugh, Esua, Denham and McHale, and Kavanagh leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: McHale and Fitzgerald.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 15 of the last 29 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Sligo Rovers this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Sligo Rovers are 10th in the League of Ireland on 23 points from 32 games. They have W0 D1 L4 in their last five.

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D. Purse
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 15 of last 29
4-2-3-1
52%
4-3-3
24%
3-4-1-2
10%
4-1-4-1
7%

Most Common Sligo Rovers Starting XI

Based on 33 official matches this season

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

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Sligo Rovers transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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IN · 8
  • YYoungfrom CheltenhamFree agentAUG '26
  • WWooleryfrom TranmereFree agentAUG '26
  • GGeorgefrom CardiffLoanJUL '26
  • SShorrockfrom Port ValeLoanJUL '26
  • PPearcefrom CardiffFree agentJUL '26
  • PPearcefrom CardiffFree agentJUL '26
  • MMcCayfrom Sligo RoversTransferJUN '26
  • RRuane-Daltonfrom Sligo RoversTransferJUN '26
OUT · 4
Stats & Facts

Sligo Rovers

Who started Sligo Rovers' last match?
Sligo Rovers' starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the League of Ireland (4-2-3-1): Liam John Hughes, Aidan Gabbidon, G. McElroy, C. McHugh, Sean Stewart, L. Young, S. Maughan, J. McManus, A. Meekison, J. Shorrock, C. Kavanagh.
What was Sligo Rovers' last result?
Sligo Rovers lost to St Patrick's Athletic 0–1 on 19 Sept 2026.
Who takes penalties for Sligo Rovers?
A. Nolan has taken the most penalties for Sligo Rovers this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Sligo Rovers this season?
S. Sargeant leads with 31 starts for Sligo Rovers across all competitions this season.
What formation does Sligo Rovers use most often?
Sligo Rovers have used a 4-2-3-1 in 15 of their 29 matches this season.
Which Sligo Rovers goalkeeper has started the most this season?
S. Sargeant has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 31 matches.
Which Sligo Rovers defender has started the most this season?
G. McElroy has made the most starts as defender for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 30 matches.
Which Sligo Rovers midfielder has started the most this season?
W. Fitzgerald has made the most starts as midfielder for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 24 matches.
Which Sligo Rovers forward has started the most this season?
C. Kavanagh has made the most starts as forward for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 23 matches.
Squad · 40 players

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