Dundalk – Waterford

Match analysis

Dundalk turned their home ground into a fortress, thrashing Waterford 5‑0 and cementing their place in fourth with 41 points from ten wins, eleven draws and nine losses, edging a razor‑thin goal difference of +1 over the season. The victory pushed the County Louth side further clear of the mid‑table, while Waterford lingered in eighth with 33 points, still seven points adrift despite a respectable 40‑49 goal deficit. The result also tipped the balance in their head‑to‑head encounters this campaign, giving Dundalk a narrow advantage after the two clubs have split their previous six meetings. Both teams now look to the next fixtures to either chase European spots or stave off a slide toward the relegation zone.

• 30´ ⚽ R. TeahanDundalk
• 42´ ⚽ D. McDaidDundalk
• 46´ 🔁 J. VoilasWaterford
• 46´ 🔁 C. BarrettWaterford
• 61´ 🔁 T. LonerganWaterford
• 61´ 🔁 D. McMenamyWaterford
• 74´ 🔁 H. GroomeDundalk
• 85´ 🔁 C. KearnsDundalk
• 86´ ⚽ D. HorganDundalk
• 88´ 🔁 D. MullenDundalk
• 89´ 🔁 D. McDaidDundalk
• 102´ 🟨 Evan McLaughlinWaterford
• 94´ 🟨 Samuel GlenfieldWaterford
• 98´ 🔁 R. TeahanDundalk
• 90´ ⚽ E. KennyDundalk
• 90´ ⚽ E. KennyDundalk