Looking for Sligo Rovers fixtures, results and squad news? This page shows the next five Sligo Rovers matches and the last five results, refreshed every few hours, then the current squad, The Showgrounds, the club’s history, its honours and what to know before you bet.
Sligo Rovers, the Bit O’Red, are a supporter-owned club who play at The Showgrounds. Darren Purse became manager in July 2026, and the club has won three league titles, the latest in 2012. We check the facts against published records and flag where sources disagree.
- Manager: Darren Purse, appointed on 24 July 2026 on an 18-month contract after John Russell left for Shelbourne.
- Ground: The Showgrounds, capacity 5,500 with 3,873 seated.
- Honours: 3 league titles (latest 2012), 5 FAI Cups and 2 League of Ireland Cups.
- Ownership: a supporter-owned co-operative.
- Europe: a run to the third qualifying round of the 2022–23 Conference League, the club’s furthest.
Sligo Rovers fixtures and results
Derry City
Shamrock Rovers 
Dundalk
Shelbourne 
St Patrick's AthleticThe lists cover every competition the club plays in, such as the Premier Division, the FAI Cup and, when the club is involved, European qualifiers. Kick-off times are in Irish time. Dates can move for television, cup ties and European fixtures, so check the club’s official site before you travel.
The Premier Division season is scheduled to end on 30 October after 36 rounds, in which each of the ten clubs plays the others four times.
Sligo Rovers in the 2026 Premier Division
The tiles show the club’s record this season, and the table puts it in context with Sligo Rovers highlighted. Our League of Ireland table guide explains what each coloured position means for Europe and relegation.
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Drogheda UnitedWho is the Sligo Rovers manager and who is in the squad?
Sligo appointed Darren Purse on 24 July 2026 on an 18-month contract, according to the Irish Examiner. He succeeded John Russell, who left that month to join Shelbourne after four years at the club. Purse, 49, is a former centre-half for Birmingham City, Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday who was capped at England under-21 level. He joined from Cardiff City, where he was assistant manager of the first team. Sligo were bottom of the Premier Division after 24 games when he arrived.
The squad list below is grouped by position and shows each player’s age. It may lag behind loans and late registrations, so treat the club’s own announcements as the final word.
Squad list from API-Football with ages in years. Loans, youth players and late registrations can lag, so check the club’s official site for the latest.
Where do Sligo Rovers play?
Sligo Rovers play at The Showgrounds in Sligo, which holds 5,500 people, with 3,873 seated, according to Wikipedia. API-Football lists 6,100, so treat any single figure as approximate.
A 1,300-seat stand at the Railway End was completed in July 2012, and the page we cite says there is currently no structure at that end. Gates are around 2,000 at present, and the 2012 season average was 3,007.
Tickets are sold through the club’s official site.
Sligo Rovers history
Founding and the first title
Sligo Rovers were formed on 17 September 1928 from the amalgamation of Sligo Town and Sligo Blues, and joined the League of Ireland in 1934. They won their first league title in 1936–37 and reached the 1939 FAI Cup final. The club was dismissed from the league after 1961–62 and readmitted a year later.
The 1970s and 1980s
Rovers won a second league title in 1976–77 and played in the European Cup. In 1983 they won the FAI Cup, beating Bohemians 2–1 in the final.
The 1994 treble and the 2010s
In 1994 the club won the First Division, the First Division Shield and the FAI Cup. It won the FAI Cup and the League of Ireland Cup in 2010, the league in 2012 and the FAI Cup again in 2013.
Recent years
Sligo finished seventh of ten in 2025 after being bottom at the 18-game mark, and lost the FAI Cup quarter-final to Kerry FC after extra time.
How many titles have Sligo Rovers won?
Sligo Rovers have won three league titles, five FAI Cups and two League of Ireland Cups. The latest league title came in 2012.
League titles came in 1936–37, 1976–77 and 2012. FAI Cup wins are described for 1983, 1994, 2010 and 2013 in our source, which does not list all five years. The League of Ireland Cup was won in 1997–98 and 2010. The club also won the Setanta Sports Cup once and the First Division twice.
Have Sligo Rovers played in Europe?
Yes. Sligo have played 32 European matches, winning seven, drawing seven and losing 20.
Their first European tie was a 6–0 defeat to Red Star Belgrade in the 1977–78 European Cup. They won their first European match against Floriana in the 1994–95 Cup Winners’ Cup, beat Banga Gargzdai 4–0 on aggregate in 2014–15 and lost to Rosenborg 4–3 on aggregate. In 2022–23 they beat Bala Town on penalties and Motherwell 3–0 on aggregate before losing 5–2 on aggregate to Viking in the third qualifying round, the furthest the club has gone.
Famous Sligo Rovers players
Johnny Armstrong is the club’s all-time leading scorer and Tony Fagan has the most appearances. Seamus Coleman began his career at the club, and Brendan Bradley, Paul McGee and Paddy Moran are also well known. Dixie Dean appeared as a guest in 1939.
Supporters and culture
The club is a supporter-owned co-operative. Supporter groups include the Bit O’Red Supporters Trust, the Dublin Supporters Club, the North Sligo and South Sligo Supporters Clubs, and Forza Rovers, formed in 2008.
Betting on Sligo Rovers
Sligo have been near the bottom of the table, so understanding the favourite price against them matters. Say a bookmaker offers 4.00 on a Sligo home win, 3.40 on the draw and 1.85 on the away win. Those prices imply chances of 25.0%, 29.4% and 54.1%, which total 108.5%, so the margin is 8.5%. A €10 bet on the draw at 3.40 returns €34.00, a €24.00 profit. The prices are illustrative, not a quote. Our guide to how betting odds work walks through the sums.
Before you bet on a Sligo Rovers match, check for team news, because line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off and prices often move. Our bet types guide explains markets such as draw no bet and both teams to score, and the free bets guide explains why offers rarely pay what the headline suggests.
We have covered the club in Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers match report and the Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers preview. Our AI predictions track record logs every pick, hit or miss.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Sligo Rovers manager?
Darren Purse, appointed on 24 July 2026 on an 18-month contract, succeeding John Russell.
Where do Sligo Rovers play?
The Showgrounds in Sligo, which holds 5,500, with 3,873 seated.
How many league titles have Sligo Rovers won?
Three: 1936–37, 1976–77 and 2012.
When were Sligo Rovers founded?
On 17 September 1928, from the amalgamation of Sligo Town and Sligo Blues.
Who owns Sligo Rovers?
The club is a supporter-owned co-operative, according to Wikipedia.
Where can I see Sligo Rovers fixtures and results?
The first section of this page updates every few hours, and the league’s official site has the full schedule.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sligo Rovers F.C. – history, honours and records
- Irish Examiner: Darren Purse is the new Sligo Rovers manager – report dated 24 July 2026
- League of Ireland official site – competition format and fixtures
- API-Football – live fixtures, table, squad and statistics feeds
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Last updated 27 October 2026. Written and checked by the Punter Ireland editorial team. Offers, odds and rules change, so always check the operator’s own terms and the official sources above. Club facts reviewed against the sources listed above on 27 October 2026.
