Shamrock Rovers travel to Galway United on Friday as the Premier Division leaders, aiming to extend a three-game winning run. The Hoops sit six points clear at the summit with 65 points from 33 matches, having won 19 games so far this season.
Their recent form is strong, with victories over Bohemians, Drogheda United and Waterford. The 2-1 win against Bohemians last time out saw goals from John McGovern and Dylan Watts, with Lee Grace providing an assist for the winner. You can review the team's full schedule on our fixtures page.
Head-to-head dominance
Shamrock Rovers have won all three league meetings with Galway United this season. The most recent was a 3-1 home victory on 26 June, continuing a pattern of dominance in this fixture.
Team from last outing
The side that started the win over Bohemians lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Alan Mannus was in goal behind a back three of Cleary, Pico and Lee Grace. The wing-backs were Tunmise Sobowale and Andy Lyons, with Gary O'Neill and Dylan Watts in central midfield. Byrne and Graham Burke operated behind striker Rory Gaffney.
Shamrock Rovers face Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday, 16 October, with kick-off at 19:45. The hosts currently sit seventh in the Premier Division table.
