Sligo Rovers v Galway United Irish Premier Division
Sligo Rovers is based in Sligo, a town on the northwest coast of Ireland, while Galway United is based in Galway City, located on the west coast of Ireland.
Sligo Rovers was founded in 1928, making it one of the oldest football clubs in Ireland, while Galway United was founded in 1937.
Sligo Rovers' home ground is The Showgrounds, which has a capacity of 6,000, while Galway United's home ground is Eamonn Deacy Park, which has a capacity of 5,000.
Sligo Rovers won the League of Ireland title in 2012 and has also won the FAI Cup three times, most recently in 2013. Galway United has won the League of Ireland title twice, in 1977 and 1981, and has won the FAI Cup twice, in 1991 and 1994.
Sligo Rovers and Galway United have a historic rivalry known as the Connacht Derby, with matches between the two teams often drawing large crowds and passionate support.
In recent years, both Sligo Rovers and Galway United have faced financial difficulties, with Sligo Rovers having to undertake a fundraising campaign to secure the club's future, while Galway United has struggled with ownership disputes and management turnover.