Galway United, who have the fewest points (0) at home in First Division, battle against Limerick for glory and sporting success.
Galway United have less rest than Limerick in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a League Cup game only four days ago. Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Galway United form and stats
Galway United have played three home games so far, perhaps enough to set expectations for the season. In that case, only 0 points from these matches could be a signal of rough times ahead. It's trouble wherever Galway United are playing these days as they have suffered four straight defeats now. They really need to get back to winning ways. With Galway United having lost three times in a row here, the pressure is increasing on the manager A. Murphy.In their previous game, the manager A. Murphy led his Galway United to a defeat in the League Cup match away at Waterford United. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Eamonn Deacy Park. Heartbreak before that as Galway United lost 0-1 at Cabinteely's place.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Galway United here at Eamonn Deacy Park, with less than one goal per game on average (2 from 3 games). Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 5 goals have been conceded.
Limerick form and stats
Limerick are doing rather OK so far in their away games, having played 2 games and collected 3 points (1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss).Limerick won their last game, 2-0 versus Athlone Town played at home. Prior to that result Limerick won their away game at Cabinteely. The scoreline was 2-1.
2 goals so far away for Limerick, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 3. All from 2 matches.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 3 wins for Galway United, 3 draws and 4 wins for Limerick.Galway United missing players
Limerick missing players
| Galway United | Limerick | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 5 | 3 | Played | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 | Scored | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | 5 | Conceded | 3 | 4 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 67% |
| 40% | 33% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 67% |
| 40% | 33% | Over 2.5 | 50% | 33% |
| 40% | 33% | Over 3.5 | 0% | 17% |
| 20% | 33% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 20% | 33% | Both teams to score | 50% | 33% |
| 20% | 0% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 50% |
| 60% | 67% | Failed To Score | 50% | 50% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Bray Wanderers | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | Longford Town | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| 3 | Limerick | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 4 | Cabinteely | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | Drogheda United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| 7 | Athlone Town | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 9 |
| 8 | Cobh Ramblers | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -2 | 6 |
| 9 | Galway United | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Wexford Youths | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 15 | -13 | 3 |
