Sligo Rovers MU20 will face Mayo FC in a pre-season friendly at Ballina Town's Belleek this evening. The match comes ahead of Mayo FC's maiden FAI National League campaign. Mayo FC are one of 15 founding members of the new competition and have been drawn in Group 2 alongside Salthill Devon, Letterkenny Rovers, St Francis, and TU Dublin. Their first home fixture is against St. Francis on Saturday, August 29.
What happened?
Mayo FC will host Sligo Rovers MU20 at Ballina Town's Belleek this evening, with kick-off at 7.15 p.m.
Why it matters for Sligo Rovers
The friendly comes ahead of Mayo FC's maiden FAI National League campaign. Mayo FC are one of 15 founding members of the new competition and have been drawn in Group 2 alongside Salthill Devon, Letterkenny Rovers, St Francis, and TU Dublin.
What comes next?
Mayo FC come into the tie after pre-season clashes against Mervue United and Bonagee United in recent weeks with notable names such as Noé Baba and Super League stars Ben Edeh and Connor McCarthy on show.
As of August 19, 2026, Sligo Rovers are 7th in the League of Ireland Premier, with 41 points from 36 games, and a recent form of 0W-3D-2L. They have scored 42 goals and conceded 54, with a goal difference of -12. They are 25 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers in the title race. Their last result was a 1-2 loss to Coleraine FC on July 14, 2026. Their next fixture is against St Patrick's Athl. on September 19, 2026, at home.
