Waterford FC v Dundalk

Waterford FC host Dundalk in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division on Friday, 11 September 2026, kicking off at 7:45pm at the RSC under lights. Dundalk are one of the most successful clubs in League of Ireland history, and a Friday night visit from them is one of the bigger away followings Waterford will see at the RSC all season.

What to expect

Friday night football at the RSC has its own atmosphere, floodlights, a end-of-week crowd, and a ground that fills up more than most midweek fixtures. Dundalk’s travelling support is usually one of the biggest in the league, so expect a good away following mixed in among the home crowd. By September the table is starting to take real shape, with European qualification and relegation battles both coming into view depending on how each club’s season has gone, so a fixture like this carries more context than it would earlier in the year. Waterford’s home form at the RSC has been a factor in recent seasons, and games against one of the league’s traditionally strong clubs are a fair test of how the campaign is going. Expect a competitive, tightly-fought match with both sides needing the points for different reasons at this stage of the season.

Getting there

The RSC is at Kilbarry on the northern side of Waterford city, close to the N25. Local bus services run near the ground, and there is parking around the stadium, though a Friday night fixture against a club with a large travelling support is worth allowing extra time for.

While you’re in Waterford

A Friday night at the RSC is an easy start to a weekend in Waterford city, with plenty of options nearby for food and drink before or after the game. There is more to see in Waterford and across Co. Waterford.

Good to know

• Date: Friday, 11 September 2026
• Kick-off: 7:45pm
• Venue: RSC, Kilbarry, Waterford city
• Competition: SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
• Tickets: see waterfordfc.ie for prices and how to book