St Patrick's Athletic vs Waterford (28 August 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division): match facts, form and head-to-head

St Patrick’s Athletic slipped to a 0‑2 defeat at home to Waterford, handing the visitors three points and tightening the gap at the top of the table. The win moved Waterford up to eighth place with 34 points from 31 games, while St Patrick’s remain leaders on 56 points after 31 matches. The result also shifted the head‑to‑head balance this season, with Waterford now holding one win, one loss and one draw against the champions. Despite their strong goal difference of +26, St Patrick’s were unable to break through, while Waterford improved their goal tally to 42 for the campaign. The three‑point swing leaves St Patrick’s still clear at the summit, but the loss underscores the growing threat from clubs outside the top six.