Wexford Youths have struggled for points this season. Could they get something when Galway United comes to visit Ferrycarrig Park?
- Wexford Youths have the fewest scored goals (12) in First Division
- Galway United have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (5) in First Division
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
Wexford Youths form and stats
With 0 First Division wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats from their home games, Wexford Youths are certainly not brimming with confidence. With eight home First Division games in a row without a win, the Wexford fans could feel they are not getting value for their money. It remains to be seen whether this unfortunate streak, which started after the Cabinteely game long ago, can be stopped today.
Wexford's previous game was a FAI Cup match also played at home, ending 3-0 versus Cabinteely (placed 7th). The home side are looking to build on that result. Wexford decided the match against Cabinteely in the first half, and held firmly on to their lead (3-0) without using too much effort. The team showed great control while saving some energy.
Before that, Wexford drew at home versus Cork City.Wexford aren't scoring a lot here at Ferrycarrig Park in the league, with only 7 goals from 8 games. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Wexford have conceded 18 goals in these home games, a significant number.
Galway United form and stats
As the visiting team in First Division matches, Galway United have produced an overall stat of 4-2-2 so far.
The Galway goalkeeper Conor Kearns is collecting clean sheets like a laundry worker. It's been 516 league minutes without conceding a goal, and counting.
Galway United lost away at Shamrock Rovers (0-2) in their previous game and are perhaps starting to feel homesick.
Ahead of that match was the First Division away draw versus Bray Wanderers that ended 0-0.The travelling fans enjoy Galway United's attacking play in away games, having scored 12 goals in 8 league matches away. 8 goals have been conceded by Galway United in these games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Galway United - Wexford 1-0 entered in the official records. Wexford Youths-Galway United H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Wexford Youths one win, Galway United five wins, four draws. three of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  R. Keating 7 goals | P. Cunningham 5 goals | W. Waweru 5 goals |
Wexford Youths missing players
Galway United missing players
| Wexford Youths | Galway United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | 7 | 1 | Scored | S | 8 | 12 | 22 |
| 34 | 18 | 3 | Conceded | C | 1 | 8 | 14 |
| 94% | 88% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 88% |
| 62% | 62% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 69% |
| 56% | 62% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 50% | 44% |
| 25% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 38% | 25% |
| 25% | 25% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 38% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 25% | 38% |
| 12% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 67% | 62% | 56% |
| 56% | 50% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 19% |
| 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8 | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| 6.4 | 7.5 | 8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| 2.1 | 1.9 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 7.5 | 6.8 | 4.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12 | 10.7 | 10.9 |
| 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 7.5 | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| 32% | 37% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 28% | 25% |
- Galway United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Galway United have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (5) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Wexford Youths have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Wexford Youths have the fewest points (2) at home in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the fewest scored goals (12) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the most conceded goals (18) at home in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the most conceded goals (34) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the most conceded goals in the first half (17) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the most dropped points from leading position (11) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the the worst goal difference (-11) at home in First Division
- Wexford Youths have the the worst goal difference (-22) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Wexford Youths have yet to win a game at home.
- Wexford Youths is in the worst form (0-2-4)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shelbourne | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 21 | 40 |
| 2 | Galway United | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 29 |
| 3 | Treaty United | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 29 |
| 4 | UCD | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 31 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 25 |
| 5 | Bray Wanderers | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 23 |
| 6 | Athlone Town | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 21 |
| 7 | Cabinteely | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -11 | 18 |
| 8 | Cobh Ramblers | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 12 | -12 | 17 |
| 9 | Cork City | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 14 |
| 10 | Wexford Youths | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 16 | -22 | 5 |