Only a few games have been played in the Premier Division so far, with Waterford United placed 8th and Longford Town sitting in the 7th position.
- Waterford United have the most dropped points from leading position (6) in Premier Division
- Longford Town have the most conceded goals in the second half (6) in Premier Division
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Waterford and Longford Town.
Waterford United form and stats
Waterford United have less points than they have played home games in the Premier Division so far. Their two previous attempts here have produced 0 points. With three straight defeats the pressure is piling up on Waterford to get some points in this home game. Two defeats in a row at home hurts for Waterford, their manager K. Sheedy and the supporters. There are certain expectations for improvement.
Ahead of that match, Waterford lost 0-1 at home to Bohemians.
This is expected to be a close game, with Waterford United perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Waterford United as a small favourite), we find four games. Waterford has won zero of these, drawn two and lost two.
At Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford United has the goal stats of 1-3 (for/against) from 2 league fixtures.
Longford Town form and stats
The Premier Division season is young and Longford Town have only just started going through their travel schedule, with 2 away games done and still no victory. 1 draw and 1 defeat so far.
It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Shamrock Rovers wasn't a success with a 1-2 loss.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Longford Town playing away and similar expectations, we found four relevant matches. Results were two Longford Town wins, one draw and one defeat.
As for goals scored and conceded in the league games away so far, Longford Town has managed 3 goals and let in 4 from 2 matches.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: Waterford won four, Longford Town won four and two draws. two games with over 2,5 goals, eight matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  D. Grimes 2 goals |  S. Griffin 1 goals | J. Martin 1 goals |
Waterford United missing players
Longford Town missing players
| Waterford United | Longford Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Played | P | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Scored | S | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Conceded | C | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 83% |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 100% | 67% |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 100% | 50% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 50% | 33% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 100% | 33% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 33% |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.2 | 1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | 0.8 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6.3 | 7.5 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 8 | 7.3 |
| 2.8 | 4 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 4 | 2.8 |
| 24% | 12% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 38% | 29% |
- All of Longford Town's away-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Longford Town have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Longford Town have the most conceded goals in the second half (6) in Premier Division
- Longford Town have yet to win a game away.
- Waterford United have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Waterford United have lost all their home matches so far.
- Waterford United have the fewest points (0) at home in Premier Division
- Waterford United have the fewest scored goals (1) at home in Premier Division
- Waterford United have the most dropped points from leading position (6) in Premier Division
- Waterford United have the most matches over the total-line (3) in Premier Division
- Waterford United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 3 | Sligo Rovers | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| 4 | Finn Harps | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Drogheda United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 6 | Bohemians | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 7 | Longford Town | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 4 |
| 8 | Waterford United | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
| 9 | Dundalk | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| 10 | Derry City | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 1 |