Dundalk welcome Sligo Rovers to Oriel Park in round seven of the 2026 League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division.
Dundalk currently sits 5th in the table on seven points. Dundalk got their first three points on Friday night as they beat Waterford 5 – 0 at Oriel Park with goals from Ronan Teehan, Declan McDaid, Daryl Horgan, and two from Eoin Kenny.
Sligo come into this fixture sitting in 9th place on 4 points. Sligo Rovers lost 0 – 2 at home to Champions Shamrock Rovers on Friday night.
Key Information
Kick off: Monday 16th March, 19:45.
Where to watch: LOI TV.
Betting odds: Dundalk 8/15, Draw 14/5, Sligo 4/1.
Referee: Oliver Moran.
Team News
Dundalk goalkeeper Conor Kearns picked up a bad injury at home to Waterford on Friday night. Leo Gaxha and Luke Mulligan are also unavailable for Dundalk.
Former Dundalk player Jad Hakiki will miss the game due to injury, while Sean Stewart, Shane Blaney, and Conor Reynolds are also unavailable for the away side.
Credit: Emma Gaughran
Key Statistics:
Dundalk have scored nine goals in their last five matches and average 1.8 goals per match.
Sligo Rovers have scored two goals in their last five matches and have conceded the most penalties so far this season (3).
Key Players:
Dundalk: Eoin Kennys is a key player for the Lilywhites this season, scoring three goals in six matches.
Sligo Rovers: William Fitzgerald is a key player for Sligo Rovers with one goal to his name already this season.
Previous Meetings:
18.07.2025 – Dundalk 0 – 2 Sligo Rovers (FAI Cup)
21.09.2024 – Sligo Rovers 2 – 1 Dundalk.
13.06.2024 – Dundalk 1 – 0 Sligo Rovers.
19.04.2024 – Sligo Rovers 1 – 1 Dundalk.
04.03.2024 – Dundalk 0 – 5 Sligo Rovers.