Waterford vs Dundalk: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Waterford prepare to host Dundalk on September 11, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this IRELAND: Premier Division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Waterford, currently 8th in the standings with 32 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 24 points. They've earned 19 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Dundalk, sitting 4th with 40 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Waterford and Dundalk have been competitive, with Dundalk claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against St Patricks, Waterford recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured McMullan, Long, Mahon, Houston, Couto, McLaughlin, Mawene, Noonan, Voilas , Lonergan, Amond. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Dundalk's last outing came against Drogheda, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Minogue, Burns, Vassenin, Animasahun, Grivosti, Groome, Buckley, Horgan, Gaxha, Clarke, Dillon. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Waterford are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Waterford and Dundalk are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Waterford's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Dundalk's games average 4 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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