Adrian Flanagan

RTÉ Sport contributor

Mipo Odubeko beats Stephen McMullan in the Waterford goal

Odubeko strikes as Shelbourne sink 10-man Waterford

Mipo Odubeko popped up with the lone goal as champions Shelbourne made it two wins from two games against the battling 10 men of Waterford FC in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division at the RSC.

Soccer • 21 Feb 25

Sub Glenfield earns Waterford parity against Bohemians

Second-half substitute Sam Glenfield popped up with his second stunning finish of the season to give Waterford a deserved 1-1 draw to deny Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds his first win over his hometown club in their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash at the RSC.

Soccer • 25 Oct 24

Waterford goalkeeper Sam Sargeant punches a cross away

Waterford and Drogs play out drab stalemate

Waterford FC have secured their top-flight status for 2025 after picking up a point from their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash against FAI Cup finalists Drogheda United in a mediocre contest at the RSC.

Soccer • 11 Oct 24

Killian Brouder celebrates his dramatic winner

Brouder strike keeps Galway's European dreams alive

Galway United came from a goal down to keep their European hopes well and truly alive with a 2-1 win over Waterford FC in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division with a 10th-minute missed penalty from Padraig Amond a game-changer in this RSC clash.

Soccer • 27 Sep 24

Rowan McDonald turns away from Robbie Benson

Dundalk misery deepens as they fall short in Waterford

Cash-strapped Dundalk slipped to their fifth defeat in seven games to remain bottom of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division as first-half goals from Sam Bellis and Padraig Amond saw Waterford FC claim their first win in three as they moved back into third spot in the table.

Soccer • 13 Sep 24

Derry City's Andre Wisdom (L) battles with Padraig Amond of Waterford for possession

Derry hit the summit after narrow win in Waterford

Derry City moved to the summit of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division table with a helping hand from Waterford FC loanee goalkeeper Louis Jones as they were made to work for a fourth victory of the season over the Blues at the RSC.

Soccer • 23 Aug 24

Waterford boss Keith Long received his marching orders from referee David Dunne

Leahy and Long see red as Athlone shock Waterford

A remarkable Sports Direct FAI Cup tie at the RSC saw Athlone Town shock 10-man Waterford FC 3-2 as second half extra-time substitute Peter McGregor headed a golden goal in injury time as the Premier Division side were left fuming at referee David Dunne.

Soccer • 16 Aug 24

Graham Burke replaced Jack Byrne just before midway in the second half

Burke comes off the bench to earn victory for Rovers

Second-half substitute Graham Burke popped up with a crucial winning goal for champions Shamrock Rovers as they got over their midweek European defeat with a hard-earned 2-1 win over Waterford for a second time at the RSC this season in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division to move up to third.

Soccer • 02 Aug 24

Ben McCormack celebrates Waterford's winning goal

Dogged Waterford hold on to beat Pat's at RSC

A majestic second-half defensive performance from Waterford FC saw Keith Long's side continue the push up the table as Ben McCormack's deflected header settled their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division meeting with St Patrick's Athletic at a hopping RSC.

Soccer • 04 Jul 24

Will Jarvis slips home the only goal as Shelbourne overcome Waterford

Jarvis avails of gift to maintain Shels place on top

Shelbourne will go into the mid-season break on the summit of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division table as Will Jarvis struck for the golden goal that ended Waterford FC's run of home results as the winger capitalised on a mistake in the Blues' defence to net the only goal in this RSC clash.

Soccer • 13 Jun 24