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Next: Drogheda United · Fri 11 Sept

No fixture this week.

Next presser expected before Drogheda United, Fri 11 Sept.

Latest Sligo Rovers moves

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  • TRANSFERWoolery signs from Tranmere12 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERYoung signs from Cheltenham12 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
  • TRANSFERPriosti returns from loan23 Jul · Loan
  • TRANSFERPearce signs from Cardiff8 Jul · Free agent

Sligo Rovers most-used starting XI30 MATCHES

Sligo Rovers' most-used starting XI this season, across 30 official matches, was Sargeant in goal, a back five of McElroy, Esua, Denham, McHugh and McHale, and Fitzgerald, Kavanagh and Meekison further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

  1. DEFEsua

Team news

  • No longer available: McHale and Fitzgerald.
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 12 of the last 26 matches.

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

Darren Purse, Sligo Rovers manager
Head Coach
Darren Purse
Since Jul 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 12 of last 26
4-2-3-1
46%
4-3-3
27%
3-4-1-2
12%
4-1-4-1
8%

Most Common Sligo Rovers Starting XI

Based on 30 official matches this season

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

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Stats & Facts

Sligo Rovers

Who started Sligo Rovers' last match?
Sligo Rovers' starting XI on 4 Sept 2026 in the FAI Cup: S. Sargeant, O. Denham, C. McHugh, G. McElroy, S. Stewart, J. Shorrock, S. Quirk, T. George, J. McManus, A. Meekison, L. Pearce.
What was Sligo Rovers' last result?
Sligo Rovers lost to Waterford 0–3 on 4 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 30 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 12 of their 26 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 30 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 27 matches.
Which Sligo Rovers midfielder has started the most this season?
J. McManus has made the most starts as midfielder for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 20 matches.
Which Sligo Rovers forward has started the most this season?
W. Fitzgerald has made the most starts as forward for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 24 matches.
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