Sligo Rovers face Waterford United in a key League of Ireland Premier match, with Graham Coughlan's side looking to climb out of the bottom spot. The match will take place at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre, with Waterford currently bottom of the division and Sligo occupying ninth place. Waterford have had a tough campaign so far, picking up only 11 points from 19 league matches, while Sligo have 19 points from as many matches. Graham Coughlan's side have comfortably the worst defensive record in the League of Ireland Premier Division, conceding 40 times, while they have only managed to post one win - a 2-1 success over Drogheda on May 18. Sligo were victorious in the last match between the two sides in April, recording a 2-0 win, and they are unbeaten against Waterford since February 2025 - a run of five games. John Russell's side have picked up eight points from their nine matches on the road this term, but they are the lowest goalscorers on their travels in this season's League of Ireland Premier Division, finding the back of the net on just six occasions. Sligo have actually only won one of their last six matches, but that was a 2-1 success over Shamrock Rovers in their last away fixture on May 22. Waterford will be without the services of Finlay Armstrong and Evan McLaughlin through injury, but Luke Heeney will be back in the fold, having served a suspension against Drogheda last time out. Tommy Lonergan is the team's top goalscorer this season, scoring eight times in 17 appearances, and the 22-year-old will continue in the final third of the field. As for Sligo, Jad Hakiki, Seb Quirk and Conor Reynolds remain on the sidelines due to injury, while Archie Meekison is also a doubt. James McManus is available again, having been unable to face parent club Bohemians last time out. Will Fitzgerald is the team's leading goalscorer this season with four, and the 27-year-old is set to feature in a wide area, while Cian Kavanagh is expected to keep his spot through the middle for the visitors. The match is set to be a closely contested affair, with both teams looking to pick up vital points to improve their standings in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Sligo Rovers will be looking to build on their recent win over Shamrock Rovers, while Waterford United will be seeking to climb out of the bottom spot. The match kicks off at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday evening, with both teams ready to give it their all in pursuit of victory. And with the stakes high, the match is set to be an exciting and intense affair, with both teams looking to come out on top. But Sligo Rovers will be confident of their chances, having beaten Waterford United in their last meeting. So the stage is set for a thrilling encounter, with both teams looking to pick up vital points in the League of Ireland Premier Division.