Who started Sligo Rovers' last match?

Sligo Rovers' starting XI on 7 Aug 2026 in the League of Ireland (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Jeannot Esua, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Kyle McDonagh, Carl McHugh, Seb Quirk, Ryan O'Kane, Trey George, Jack Shorrock, Cian Kavanagh.

What was Sligo Rovers' last result?

Sligo Rovers lost to Derry City 0–2 on 7 Aug 2026.

Who takes penalties for Sligo Rovers?

A. Meekison has taken the most penalties for Sligo Rovers this season, scoring 1 of 1.

Who has made the most starts for Sligo Rovers this season?

Sam Sargeant leads with 26 starts for Sligo Rovers across all competitions this season.

What formation does Sligo Rovers use most often?

Sligo Rovers have used a 4-2-3-1 in 10 of their 24 matches this season.

Which Sligo Rovers goalkeeper has started the most this season?

S. Sargeant has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 26 matches.

Which Sligo Rovers defender has started the most this season?

J. Esua has made the most starts as defender for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 23 matches.

Which Sligo Rovers midfielder has started the most this season?

W. Fitzgerald has made the most starts as midfielder for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 24 matches.

Which Sligo Rovers forward has started the most this season?

C. Kavanagh has made the most starts as forward for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 19 matches.

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Sligo Rovers most-used starting XI26 MATCHES

Sligo Rovers' most-used starting XI this season, across 26 official matches, was Sargeant in goal, a back four of Esua, McElroy, Denham and McHale, and Kavanagh leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

No longer available: McHale and Fitzgerald.
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 10 of the last 24 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Sligo Rovers this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Head Coach

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Since Jul 2026

Press conferences & team news

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Presser expected Fri 14 Aug · vs Kerry

Manager said · next match

FITZefi DOUBTPatton· ahead of feed OUTHakiki· ahead of feed OUTMeekison· ahead of feed“Kevin Zefi should be OK, despite picking up an injury in the lead up to last week's game with Dundalk at Oriel Park.”“Injured duo Jad Hakiki and Conor Reynolds are likely to be out for the rest of the season, while Daire Patton is struggling with appendicitis and is likely…”

TEAM NEWSMatch preview: Derry City awaytoday · sligorovers.com ↗OUTMeekison· ahead of feed OUTHakiki· ahead of feed DOUBTPatton· ahead of feed FITZefi“Rovers will travel north without Archie Meekison who will serve the second of a two match ban.”“Injured duo Jad Hakiki and Conor Reynolds are likely to be out for the rest of the season, while Daire Patton is struggling with appendicitis and is likely…”
TEAM NEWSMatch preview: Dundalk awaysligorovers.com ↗

Transfers

In· 9

George from CardiffLoanJul '26
Pearce from CardiffFree agentJul '26
McGonigle from Coleraine FCLoanJul '26
Ruane-Dalton from Sligo Rovers-Jun '26
McCay from Sligo Rovers-Jun '26
O'Donnell from Derry CityFree agentJun '26
Maughan from Sligo Rovers-May '26
ZefiFree agentMay '26
McManus from BohemiansLoanFeb '26

Out· 2

Traoré to Notts CountyReturn from loanJun '26
Blaney to LivingstonReturn from loanJun '26

Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 10 of last 24

4-2-3-1

42%

4-3-3

29%

3-4-1-2

13%

4-1-4-1

Most Common Sligo Rovers Starting XI

Based on 26 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Who started Sligo Rovers' last match?: Sligo Rovers' starting XI on 7 Aug 2026 in the League of Ireland (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Jeannot Esua, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Kyle McDonagh, Carl McHugh, Seb Quirk, Ryan O'Kane, Trey George, Jack Shorrock, Cian Kavanagh.
What was Sligo Rovers' last result?: Sligo Rovers lost to Derry City 0–2 on 7 Aug 2026.
Who takes penalties for Sligo Rovers?: A. Meekison has taken the most penalties for Sligo Rovers this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Sligo Rovers this season?: Sam Sargeant leads with 26 starts for Sligo Rovers across all competitions this season.
What formation does Sligo Rovers use most often?: Sligo Rovers have used a 4-2-3-1 in 10 of their 24 matches this season.
Which Sligo Rovers goalkeeper has started the most this season?: S. Sargeant has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 26 matches.
Which Sligo Rovers defender has started the most this season?: J. Esua has made the most starts as defender for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 23 matches.
Which Sligo Rovers midfielder has started the most this season?: W. Fitzgerald has made the most starts as midfielder for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 24 matches.
Which Sligo Rovers forward has started the most this season?: C. Kavanagh has made the most starts as forward for Sligo Rovers this season, starting 19 matches.