Waterford lineup vs Galway United

Waterford's expected lineup vs Galway United, Fri 9 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 34 matches): McMullan (25); Mahon (31), Cann (30), Couto (30), Long (23), Houston (16); Noonan (28), Heeney (16), McLaughlin (16); Amond (31), Lonergan (26). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Shamrock Rovers match on 18 Sep.

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Waterford predicted lineup vs Galway United

MOST USED XI

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 34 official matches: McMullan in goal, a back five of Mahon, Cann, Couto, Long and Houston, 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 29 matches.
  • Based on starts across 34 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 8th in the League of Ireland on 34 points from 32 games. They have W1 D3 L1 in their last five.

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5-3-2most-used · 10 of last 29
5-3-2
34%
4-4-2
31%
3-4-1-2
14%
4-2-3-1
10%

4-4-2 at home · 5-3-2 away

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Based on 34 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?
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 34 official matches: McMullan in goal, a back five of Mahon, Cann, Couto, Long and Houston, 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, Couto, Long, Houston, Noonan, Heeney, McLaughlin, Amond, Lonergan.
Who started Waterford's last match?
Waterford's starting XI on 18 Sept 2026 in the League of Ireland (3-4-1-2): S. McMullan, H. Cann, J. Mahon, K. Long, J. Voilås, N. Mawene, E. McLaughlin, Benny Couto, C. Noonan, P. Amond, T. Lonergan.
What was Waterford's last result?
Waterford lost to Shamrock Rovers 2–3 on 18 Sept 2026.
When did Waterford last win?
Waterford last won on 4 Sept 2026, beating Sligo Rovers 3–0.
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 31 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 29 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 25 matches.
Which Waterford defender has started the most this season?
J. Mahon has made the most starts as defender for Waterford this season, starting 31 matches.
Which Waterford midfielder has started the most this season?
C. Noonan has made the most starts as midfielder for Waterford this season, starting 28 matches.
Which Waterford forward has started the most this season?
P. Amond has made the most starts as forward for Waterford this season, starting 31 matches.
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