Waterford lineup today vs Galway United

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Waterford's expected lineup vs Galway United, Mon 19 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 36 matches): McMullan (27); Mahon (33), Cann (32), Long (25); Couto (32), Noonan (30), Houston (18), Heeney (18), McLaughlin (16); Amond (33), Lonergan (28). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Bohemians match on 16 Oct.

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Waterford predicted lineup vs Galway United

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Waterford's expected lineup at home to Galway United in the League of Ireland is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 5-3-2, across 36 official matches: McMullan in goal, a back three of Mahon, Cann and Long, and Amond and Lonergan further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 5-3-2 in 10 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 36 official matches this season.

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

Waterford are 9th in the League of Ireland on 34 points from 33 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.

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Formation tendency
5-3-2most-used · 10 of last 30
5-3-2
33%
4-4-2
30%
3-4-1-2
17%
4-2-3-1
10%

4-4-2 at home · 5-3-2 away

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Based on 36 official matches this season

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

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What is Waterford's expected lineup today?
Waterford's expected lineup at home to Galway United in the League of Ireland is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 5-3-2, across 36 official matches: McMullan in goal, a back three of Mahon, Cann and Long, and Amond and Lonergan further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (5-3-2): McMullan, Mahon, Cann, Long, Couto, Noonan, Houston, Heeney, McLaughlin, Amond, Lonergan.
Who started Waterford's last match?
Waterford's starting XI on 16 Oct 2026 in the League of Ireland (3-4-1-2): S. McMullan, H. Cann, J. Mahon, K. Long, J. Houston, L. Heeney, N. Mawene, Benny Couto, C. Noonan, P. Amond, T. Lonergan.
What was Waterford's last result?
Waterford lost to Bohemians 1–2 on 16 Oct 2026.
When did Waterford last win?
Waterford last won on 9 Oct 2026, beating Bohemians 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Waterford?
T. Lonergan has taken the most penalties for Waterford this season, scoring 6 of 7.
Who has made the most starts for Waterford this season?
J. Mahon leads with 33 starts for Waterford across all competitions this season.
What formation does Waterford use most often?
Waterford have used a 5-3-2 in 10 of their 30 matches this season.
Which Waterford goalkeeper has started the most this season?
S. McMullan has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Waterford this season, starting 27 matches.
Which Waterford defender has started the most this season?
J. Mahon has made the most starts as defender for Waterford this season, starting 33 matches.
Which Waterford midfielder has started the most this season?
B. Couto has made the most starts as midfielder for Waterford this season, starting 32 matches.
Which Waterford forward has started the most this season?
P. Amond has made the most starts as forward for Waterford this season, starting 33 matches.
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Waterford past seasons

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2024League of Ireland7th45
2021League of Ireland9th42
2020League of Ireland5th24
2019League of Ireland6th43
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