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Conor McCormack of Galway United is shown a red card by referee Alan Patchell

First Division wrap: Top two Cork and Galway slip up

The top two in the SSE Airtricity League First Division both suffered defeat on Friday, with Cork City losing at home to Treaty United and Galway United beaten at Waterford.

Soccer • 12 Aug 22

Waterford have shocked St Patrick's Athletic in the opening round of the FAI Cup

Holders Pat's dumped out of FAI Cup by Waterford

Reigning Extra.ie FAI Cup holders St. Patrick's Athletic were dumped out of the competition in the opening round this afternoon, going down 3-2 to a spirited Waterford side at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 31 Jul 22

Ian Ryan has taken Wexford from the bottom of the First Division to play-off contenders

Ryan opts to stay at Wexford amid Waterford interest

Waterford FC are still on the lookout for a new manager after Wexford boss Ian Ryan opted to reject their interest in his services and stay at Ferrycarrig Park.

Soccer • 25 May 22

LOI First Division round up: Galway keep pace with Cork

Galway ran riot at Wexford Park to stay level on points at the top of the table with Cork City.

Soccer • 13 May 22

Louis Britton, on loan from Bristol City, scored the only goal for Waterford

First Division: 10-man Waterford secure another win

Louis Britton earned 10-man Waterford an unlikely win over Athlone Town as the Blues continued their upturn in form at the RSC, while Cork City and Galway United recorded comfortable home victories.

Soccer • 02 May 22

Ian Morris reacts during the 2-1 defeat to Cork City, his final game in charge of Waterford

Waterford part company with Ian Morris

Waterford have sacked manager Ian Morris after just four months and 10 league games in charge following a disappointing start to the First Division season.

Soccer • 20 Apr 22

Matt Healy put Cork City ahead at the RSC

First Division wrap: Cork and Longford notch wins again

Cork City cemented their place at the top of the SSE Airtricity First Division and added to some pressure on Waterford boss Ian Morris with a 2-1 Munster derby success at the RSC.

Soccer • 19 Apr 22

Patterson added gloss to the scoreline for Waterford with two second half goals

First Division wrap: Waterford back to winning ways

Waterford got back to winning ways with a 4-0 win at Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division, while it was scoreless between Bray Wanderers and Treaty United.

Soccer • 08 Apr 22

First Division: Cork go top, Bray grab first points

Cork City made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season and it was enough to send them to the top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division as they defeated Munster and title rivals Waterford 2-0 at Turner's Cross on Monday night.

Soccer • 14 Mar 22

Stephen Walsh was the Galway United hero.

First Division wrap: Walsh inspires Galway comeback

Ten-man Waterford FC hung on to take a 2-2 draw against Galway United in a rollercoaster First Division clash at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 05 Mar 22

Kenny and Elbouzedi, who captained Ireland against Sweden in 2019, share a laugh at full-time

Elbouzedi hopes Swedish strides enhance Ireland dream

Zack Elbouzedi speaks to Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about life at AIK in Sweden and his dream of becoming the latest member of Stephen Kenny's former Under-21 crop to earn a senior cap.

Soccer • 24 Feb 22

Dylan McGlade had a night to remember at the Carlisle Grounds

First Division wrap: Cork City hit Bray for six

The SSE Airtricity League First Division opening night proved to be a veritable goal-fest with 19 goals scored across the three games as Waterford FC, Cork City and Treaty United earned dominant away wins.

Soccer • 19 Feb 22

John Sheridan returns for sixth stint as Oldham boss

Former Republic of Ireland international John Sheridan has agreed to return to Oldham as head coach - his sixth stint at the helm.

Soccer • 22 Jan 22

Morris takes over as manager of Waterford

Ian Morris has been appointed as the new manager of Waterford FC.

Soccer • 22 Dec 21

UCD back in top flight as Waterford's misery deepens

UCD will play in the Premier Division next season as Waterford had no answer to their attacking threat at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

Marc Bircham: "I'm not part of the future because I won't play his son."

Bircham claims exit down to refusal to play owner's son

Marc Bircham has suggested he was sacked by Waterford FC because he would not play the son of owner Richard Forrest.

Soccer • 25 Nov 21

Ian Hendon during his time as manager of Leyton Orient in 2015

Waterford add Hendon to staff ahead of play-off

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ian Hendon has been added to the Waterford FC coaching staff in the wake of the upheaval which saw the club part ways with manager Marc Bircham on Monday.

Soccer • 24 Nov 21

Marc Bircham claims he is suspended for the play-off final

Turmoil at Waterford as Bircham sacked before play-off

Marc Bircham and Waterford FC owner Richard Forrest have been giving their sides of the story after Bircham was sacked as manager this morning, just three days before the club's promotion/relegation play-off clash with UCD.

Soccer • 23 Nov 21

Bircham watching on as his side drew 0-0 with St Pat's on the Premier Division final day

Bircham: Waterford can go into play-off with confidence

Waterford FC manager Marc Bircham has struck a confident note as he prepares his squad for the SSE Airtricity League promotion/relegation play-off final against UCD.

Soccer • 22 Nov 21

Shamrock Rovers physiotherapist Tony McCarthy attempts to remove a flare from the dugout area

Shamrock Rovers win marred by fireworks off the pitch

Two goals from Danny Mandroiu and a header from Sean Hoare saw Shamrock Rovers fight back and beat Waterford 3-1 at the RSC, on a night marred by crowd trouble.

Soccer • 05 Nov 21

Cameron McJannett celebrates his late leveller

McJannett snatches late draw for Derry at Waterford

Cameron McJannett's 92nd-minute equaliser snatched a 2-2 draw for Derry against Waterford at the RSC.

Soccer • 02 Nov 21

Lee Desmond of St Patrick's Athletic in action against Will Patching of Dundalk on Friday

LOI Preview: Europe and relegation on clubs' minds

There might be a sense of deja vu for followers of the domestic game this evening, as we face a repeat of Friday's Extra.ie FAI Cup semi-finals - this time in the SSE Airtricity League.

Soccer • 25 Oct 21

Georgie Kelly celebrates his decisive goal

Bohemians leave it late to book FAI Cup final spot

Bohemians will meet St Patrick's Athletic in the FAI Cup final after beating Waterford 1-0 in the semi-finals at a sold-out Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 23 Oct 21

Brian Murphy was dismissed in the 72nd minute

Waterford win despite keeper Murphy seeing red

Ten-man Waterford resisted a late rally from Finn Harps to run out 4-1 winners at the RSC on Friday evening.

Soccer • 15 Oct 21

Andre Wright put Sligo in front at the Showgrounds

Sligo frustrated as Waterford grab a point

Sligo Rovers failed to make the most of fellow European chasers Derry City's defeat to Shamrock Rovers as they could only afford to draw with Waterford at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 02 Oct 21

Waterford Fc