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Sligo Rovers most-used starting XI26 MATCHES
Sligo Rovers' most-used starting XI this season, across 26 official matches, was Sargeant in goal, a back four of Esua, McElroy, Denham and McHale, and Fitzgerald and Kavanagh further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- GKSargeant
- DEFEsua
- DEFMcElroy
- DEFDenham
- DEFMcHale
- MIDMcManus
- MIDMcHugh
- MIDPatton
- MIDMeekison
- FWDFitzgerald
- FWDKavanagh
Team news
- No longer available: McHale and Fitzgerald.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 10 of the last 24 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Sligo Rovers this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
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Sligo Rovers
SLI
Est. 1928
The Showgrounds
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League of Ireland
Head Coach
Darren Purse
Since Jul 2026
Press conferences & team news
All clubs →Presser expected tomorrow · vs Waterford
- TEAM NEWSMatch preview: Derry City away11d ago · sligorovers.com ↗OUTMeekison· ahead of feedOUTHakiki· ahead of feedDOUBTPatton· ahead of feedFITZefi“Rovers will travel north without Archie Meekison who will serve the second of a two match ban.”“Injured duo Jad Hakiki and Conor Reynolds are likely to be out for the rest of the season, while Daire Patton is struggling with appendicitis and is likely…”
- TEAM NEWSMatch preview: Dundalk awaysligorovers.com ↗
Transfers
In· 7
Out· 5
- HarkinLoanJul '26
- Fitzgerald to Shamrock RoversTransferJul '26
- PriostiLoanJul '26
- Traoré to Notts CountyReturn from loanJun '26
- Blaney to LivingstonReturn from loanJun '26
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 10 of last 24
4-2-3-1
42%
4-3-3
29%
3-4-1-2
13%
4-1-4-1
8%
Most Common Sligo Rovers Starting XI
Based on 26 official matches this season
29
Sargeant
GK·26 starts
33
Esua
DEF·23 starts
52
McElroy
DEF·23 starts
15
Denham
DEF·20 starts
33
McHale
DEF·16 starts
Left the club
14
McManus
MID·19 starts
16
McHugh
MID·18 starts
71
Patton
MID·17 starts
10
Meekison
MID·14 starts
24
Fitzgerald
FWD·24 starts
Left the club
11
Kavanagh
FWD·19 starts
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 7 Aug 2026 in the League of Ireland (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Jeannot Esua, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Kyle McDonagh, Carl McHugh, Seb Quirk, Ryan O'Kane, Trey George, Jack Shorrock, Cian Kavanagh.
- 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?
- Sam Sargeant leads with 26 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 10 of their 24 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 26 matches.
- Which Sligo Rovers defender has started the most this season?
- J. Esua has made the most starts as defender for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 23 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 19 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.
Squad · 40 players
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