Sligo Rovers return to the Showgrounds on 4 October for their final Women’s Premier Division home game of 2025, welcoming DLR Waves in a 15:00 kick-off. Entry is free. A decisive fixture for both sides, with ninth place in the table within reach for the winner.
Rovers arrive after a narrow 3-2 defeat to Bohemians at Dalymount Park, decided by an Alannah McEvoy penalty in stoppage time. Steve Feeney’s side twice came from behind in a performance full of fight and quality, including two well-taken goals.
“I was heartbroken for the girls at full-time. They gave so much and to lose so late was tough, but there were so many positives. They showed great character to come from behind twice. Anna’s touch and finish for her goal was excellent. Even the small details we worked on at half-time improved in the second half. Despite the loss, there was plenty to be proud of.”
DLR Waves also enter off the back of defeat, last playing almost two weeks ago when they lost 3-1 to newly crowned champions Athlone Town. Cliodhna Donnelly scored her first goal of the season in that game.
The sides have met twice already this season. DLR won the reverse league fixture 1-0 at the Carlisle Grounds in June before edging a 3-2 win at the Showgrounds in the FAI Cup last 16. That result avenged their 3-1 quarter-final defeat to Rovers in last year’s competition.
There are no new injury concerns for Rovers, though no players are expected to return in time for this weekend’s squad.
Manager Steve Feeney is braced for another competitive meeting:
“DLR are ahead of us in the league and knocked us out of the cup. We’ve faced them twice already this season, so both teams know what to expect. With it being our last home game, we want to put in a strong performance and get a result to match.”
The occasion will also highlight Sligo Rovers’ latest charity initiative, run in partnership with Umbro. Two limited-edition jerseys have been launched in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, with all proceeds going directly to the charity. Match programmes, raffles, fan-zone activities, entertainment, and merchandise sales will also contribute.
“The work that has gone into this initiative for breast cancer awareness is fantastic. It will be an emotional day for many people affected by cancer. Football is about more than results, but hopefully we can produce one fitting for the occasion.”
Kick-off is at 15:00 on Saturday at the Showgrounds. Admission is free.
Jack Dempsey