Waterford secured a dramatic 3-0 victory over St Patrick's Athletic in the Irish Premier League on July 10, 2026, with two goals in the final minutes sealing the win. The result was a key part of a strong recent run that has lifted the Blues to 8th in the Premier Division with 32 points from 29 games.
Padraig Amond opened the scoring for Waterford in the 15th minute, giving the home side an early advantage at the RSC. The match remained tight until a frantic finale, where Darragh Leahy's own goal for St Pat's in the 89th minute doubled the lead. Barry Kavanagh then put the result beyond doubt with a third goal in the 90th minute, capping off a perfect night for the hosts.
Waterford's form has been a bright spot in their season. This victory was part of a five-match unbeaten run in the league, with three wins and two draws. Their recent results, including a 2-0 away win against the same opponents just days ago, show a team gathering momentum. The team's defensive solidity has improved, conceding 48 goals so far this season while scoring 39.
This result continued Waterford's recent dominance in this fixture. In the last five meetings between the sides, Waterford have now won three and lost two, with no draws. The comprehensive nature of this 3-0 win, coming in Matchday 24 of the season, represents one of their most convincing performances in the rivalry. It builds on positive results from earlier in the campaign and provides a psychological edge.
As of early September 2026, Waterford sit 8th in the Premier Division table. They have accumulated 32 points from 7 wins, 11 draws, and 11 losses. Their goal difference stands at -9. While they are 23 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers, their current form of three wins, two draws, and no losses in the last five games suggests a team capable of climbing higher. The squad's details are available on our squad page.
Attention now turns to the next challenge. Waterford are on a two-game winning run and will look to extend that when they host Sligo Rovers on September 4, 2026. Sligo currently sit 10th in the table, making it a key match for both sides in the mid-table battle. Fans can find the full schedule on our fixtures page. The team will aim to carry their scoring form into that contest.
