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Sligo Rovers fixtures and results
ResultsD 2-2 Derry City · L 0-4 Shamrock Rovers · D 1-1 Dundalk
Sligo Rovers fixtures
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Sligo Rovers most-used XI this season
4-2-3-1 · 16/30The shape in 16 of the last 30
Most Common Sligo Rovers Starting XI
Based on 37 official matches this season
- SargeantGK · 31 starts
- McElroyDEF · 34 starts
- DenhamDEF · 26 starts
- EsuaDEF · 24 starts
- StewartDEF · 20 starts
- McHughMID · 26 starts
- FitzgeraldMID · 24 startsLeft the club
- McManusMID · 24 starts
- MeekisonMID · 22 starts
- PattonMID · 20 starts
- KavanaghFWD · 24 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Sligo Rovers transfers
8 in · 4 outThe last six months
Sligo Rovers transfers
LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- MMcGonigleto Coleraine FCLoan returnSEP '26
- HHarkinLoanJUL '26
- FFitzgeraldto Shamrock RoversTransferJUL '26
- PPriostiLoan returnJUL '26
Sligo Rovers 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.
Sligo Rovers club facts
Est. 1928The Showgrounds · Manager D. Purse
Sligo Rovers are 10th in the League of Ireland on 25 points from 36 games. They have W0 D2 L3 in their last five.
Sligo Rovers past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | League of Ireland | 6th | 13 | 10 | 13 | 49 |
| 2023 | League of Ireland | 8th | 10 | 7 | 19 | 37 |
| 2022 | League of Ireland | 5th | 13 | 10 | 13 | 49 |
| 2021 | League of Ireland | 3rd | 16 | 9 | 11 | 57 |
| 2020 | League of Ireland | 4th | 8 | 1 | 9 | 25 |
Sligo Rovers most-used starting XI
37 MATCHESSligo Rovers' most-used starting XI this season, across 37 official matches, was Sargeant in goal, a back four of McElroy, Denham, Esua and Stewart, and Kavanagh leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKSargeant
- DEFMcElroy
- DEFDenham
- DEFEsua
- DEFStewart
- MIDMcHugh
- MIDFitzgerald
- MIDMcManus
- MIDMeekison
- MIDPatton
- FWDKavanagh
Team news and how this XI is built
Team news
- No longer available: Fitzgerald.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 16 of the last 30 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' most-used XI this season (starts from 37 matches): Sargeant (31); McElroy (34), Denham (26), Esua (24), Stewart (20); McHugh (26), McManus (24), Meekison (22), Patton (20); Kavanagh (24). Since left: Fitzgerald. No fixture is scheduled yet.
Sligo Rovers questions
Who started Sligo Rovers' last match?
Sligo Rovers' starting XI on 30 Oct 2026 in the League of Ireland (4-2-3-1): Liam John Hughes, S. Quirk, G. McElroy, K. McDonagh, Sean Stewart, L. Young, D. Patton, R. O'Kane, A. Meekison, J. Shorrock, K. Woolery.
What was Sligo Rovers' last result?
Sligo Rovers drew with Derry City 2–2 on 30 Oct 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?
G. McElroy leads with 34 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 19 of their 33 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 34 matches.
Which Sligo Rovers midfielder has started the most this season?
C. McHugh has made the most starts as midfielder for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 26 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 24 matches.
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