Galway United's upcoming Women's Premier Division derby against Treaty United has been selected for live television coverage. The League of Ireland confirmed the fixture will be broadcast on TG4, as reported by the Limerick Leader.
Which Galway United game is on TV?
The televised match is a Women's Premier Division fixture against Treaty United. It is scheduled for Saturday, September 5 at Eamon Deacy Park, with a 7.35pm kick-off. This provides a significant platform for both teams in a competitive league season.
Galway United currently sit third in the table with 31 points, while Treaty United are in sixth place on 22 points. The broadcast announcement adds extra significance to a local derby with implications for the European qualification race. Fans can track all upcoming matches on the club's fixtures page.
What is Galway United's current form?
John Caulfield's side are in a strong run of form heading into the broadcast fixture. According to verified data, the team is unbeaten in its last five matches, with a record of one win and four draws in that sequence. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw with Shelbourne on August 28.
This solid form has helped Galway United consolidate a mid-table position in the Premier Division. They currently occupy seventh place with 34 points from 28 games, having scored 36 goals and conceded 42. The team's next challenge is an away trip to face Drogheda United on September 4.
How does the men's team look in the league?
The men's side also features in a key mid-table clash this weekend, as noted in a league preview by RTÉ. They face Shelbourne in a match where both clubs are aiming to push into the European qualification conversation. This game represents an opportunity for Galway to gain ground in a tightly packed section of the standings.
Galway United find themselves 21 points behind league leaders Shamrock Rovers in the title race. Their consistent, if unspectacular, form has been built on a solid defensive foundation in recent weeks, contributing to their lengthy unbeaten streak.
What is the context of the Shelbourne draw?
The 1-1 draw with Shelbourne, which extended the unbeaten run, came against a side that had previously been shut out only once this season. That earlier clean sheet was kept by Galway United in a scoreless draw earlier in the campaign, highlighting a defensive resilience against one of the league's better attacks.
This result typifies the team's recent ability to grind out points. Manager John Caulfield will be looking for more of the same defensive solidity as his team prepares for its televised derby and the visit to Drogheda. The squad's current availability can be monitored on the official injuries list.
The team's next fixture is away to ninth-placed Drogheda United on Friday, September 4.
