This Bohemians vs Waterford match report starts with a win that was settled in the second half: Bohemians beat Waterford 2-1 at Dalymount Park on Friday 16 October. Sam Todd scored on 12 minutes, Padraig Amond levelled on 38, and Ryan Burke got the winner on 64. The result keeps Bohemians second in the table on 62 points.
What does the Bohemians vs Waterford match report show?
The Bohemians vs Waterford match report shows a home side with most of the ball but not all of the best chances. Bohemians led 1-0 early, but they were level at half-time before winning 2-1. The game kicked off at 7:45pm Irish time at Dalymount Park in Dublin, and it was level at the break.
Bohemians had 62% of the possession and took 10 shots to Waterford’s nine. Six of the home shots were on target, against four for the visitors. However, the expected goals figures favoured Waterford, at 1.28 to 0.56, so the visitors will feel they gave themselves a chance.
Who scored in Bohemians vs Waterford?
Sam Todd opened the scoring on 12 minutes, with Jordan Flores credited with the assist. Padraig Amond then levelled for Waterford on 38 minutes, and API-Football lists Bernardo Piexoto Couto as the creator. That made it 1-1 at the break, so the second half was open.
Waterford then missed a chance to lead, because Tom Lonergan missed a penalty on 49 minutes. Ryan Burke scored the winner on 64 minutes from a Sadou Diallo assist, and Burke was replaced by Patrick Hickey on 78. So the miss from the spot proved costly for the visitors.
How did the teams line up in Bohemians vs Waterford?
Bohemians, managed by A. Reynolds according to the API, started in a 4-2-3-1. The starting XI was P. Walters, D. Power, C. Byrne, S. Todd, R. Burke, S. Diallo, J. Flores, R. Tierney, H. Vaughan, C. Parsons and D. James-Taylor, so both scorers began the game.
Waterford, managed by G. Coughlan, used a 3-4-1-2. Their starting XI was S. McMullan, H. Cann, J. Mahon, K. Long, J. Houston, L. Heeney, N. Mawene, Benny Couto, C. Noonan, P. Amond and T. Lonergan, but only Amond found the net. Cian Byrne was booked for Bohemians on 48 minutes, and Niall Morahan was booked after coming on at 74. Waterford had no bookings.
What did the match stats show?
Bohemians completed 420 of 546 passes, while Waterford completed 196 of 313, which shows the gap in possession. Bohemians had seven shots inside the box and three outside it, but only six hit the target. Waterford had six inside and three outside, so the attempts were closer than the ball share suggests.
Waterford won four corners to three and made four saves to Bohemians’ three. Waterford were called for 14 fouls and Bohemians for 11, so the game was fairly even on that count. Both sides were offside twice.
What does the result mean for the League of Ireland table?
Bohemians are second with 62 points from 34 games, because they have won 18 and drawn eight, while losing eight. They have scored 60 and conceded 41, so their goal difference is +19. Shamrock Rovers lead on 65 points, after losing 2-0 at Galway United on the same night, and St Patrick’s Athletic have 59 points with a game in hand.
Waterford are ninth with 34 points from 33 games, with seven wins, 13 draws and 13 defeats. They have scored 45 and conceded 56. Their next game is at home to Galway United on Monday 19 October. For context, see our Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians match report from 12 October. Our live scores page carries the next round of League of Ireland results.
What else should punters know about Bohemians vs Waterford?
The quick answers below cover the basics. You can also read our Drogheda United vs Derry City match report and our Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers match report and our St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne match report for the rest of Friday night’s League of Ireland results.
What was the final score in Bohemians vs Waterford?
Bohemians won 2-1 at Dalymount Park on Friday 16 October 2026, with the score 1-1 at half-time.
Who scored in Bohemians vs Waterford?
Sam Todd and Ryan Burke scored for Bohemians, on 12 and 64 minutes. Padraig Amond scored for Waterford on 38 minutes.
Where do Bohemians sit in the League of Ireland?
Bohemians are second on 62 points from 34 games, three points behind Shamrock Rovers.
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