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The Premier Division fixture at Tolka Park on Friday sees hosts Shelbourne welcome guests Shamrock Rovers.
Full predictions, pre-match stats and user poll for Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers are shown on this page - as well as the best betting odds.
Shelbourne head into this match following on from a 1-1 Premier Division stalemate vs Galway United.
In that match, Shelbourne managed 64% possession and 22 shots at goal with 6 of them on target. The only player to score for Shelbourne was Harry Wood (57'). At the other end, Galway United got 9 attempts on goal with 2 of them on target. Frantz Pierrot (65') was the scorer for Galway United.
Their latest results shine a light on the fact that quality has been evident in the Shelbourne backline. Shelbourne have been mean at the back, with the total number of goals that have gone in at their end during their last 6 matches standing at 4. That kind of pattern might not be carried forward into this match, of course.
Their previous form shows that Shelbourne:
Shamrock Rovers will go into the game after a 1-0 Premier Division win in the defeat of St. Patrick's Athletic in their previous game.
In that game, Shamrock Rovers had 62% possession and 8 attempts at goal with 4 on target. The only player to score for Shamrock Rovers was Graham Burke (9'). St Patrick's Athletic got 13 shots at goal with 2 of them on target.
The stats tell the story, and Shamrock Rovers have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, seeing opposing sides hit 6 goals in total. In defence, Shamrock Rovers have clearly had some problems.
Heading into this fixture, Shamrock Rovers haven't been defeated by Shelbourne when they have played them away from home in the previous 4 league games. A solid away record against them.
A glance at their past head-to-head meetings going back to 28/02/2025 tells us that Shelbourne have won 1 of them and Shamrock Rovers 2, with the tally of draws being 3.
An aggregate of 19 goals were shared by the two clubs during those clashes, with 9 from The Shels and 10 being from The Hoops. That’s an average goals per game of 3.17.
The previous league fixture featuring the two was Premier Division match day 10 on 06/04/2026 and the score finished Shamrock Rovers 3-2 Shelbourne.
In that match, Shamrock Rovers managed 50% possession and 12 shots at goal with 6 of them on target. Goals were scored by Roberto Lopes (44'), Michael Noonan (45') and Graham Burke (57').
On the other side, Shelbourne got 7 shots on goal with 5 on target. Ali Coote (31') and Jack Henry-Francis (79') scored.
The match was refereed by Kevin O'Sullivan.
We are thinking that The Shels could line up in a 4-5-1 formation featuring Wessel Speel, Milan Mbeng, Sam Bone, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Harry Wood, Ellis Chapman, Jonathan Lunney, Evan Caffrey, Will Jarvis and John Martin.
We are inclined to think that The Hoops seem most likely to utilise a 3-4-2-1 formation, starting the game with Edward McGinty, Tunmise Sobowale, Lee Grace, Enda Stevens, Jake Mulraney, Matthew Healy, Dylan Watts, Cory O'Sullivan, Jack Byrne, Graham Burke and John McGovern.
In our view, Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne are probably both going to find scoring goals difficult here.
We’ll have to see, but a draw might be on the cards. We’re therefore expecting a 0-0 scoreline at the end of the 90 minutes.
Regarding the current betting odds in the 90 min. result market, a win for Shelbourne is available for 2.55, a wager on a draw is 3.2 and selecting the winning team to be Shamrock Rovers can get you 2.55. They’re the best bets being offered as of now.
Andre Moura, 02:01 08/06/2026
⚽️ Team Focus:
Shelbourne
Formed: 1895
Stadium: Tolka Park (5,750)
Captain: Paddy Barrett
Chairman: Mickey O’Rourke
Manager: Joey O'Brien
Competitions: Premier Division position 5, Conference League Qualifiers (Play Off Round)
⭐ Star Man: John Martin
Usually taking to the field in the Striker position, John Martin was born in Rep. Ireland. After making a first senior appearance for Waterford in the 2018 season, the accomplished Forward has struck 6 league goals in the Premier Division 2026 season to date in 16 appearances.
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
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20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 40 | WLLWW |
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20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 34 | WWWLW |
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19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 32 | DWLDL |
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19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29 | DLWDW |
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19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 26 | DWWDD |
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20 | 4 | 10 | 6 | -1 | 22 | LDDDL |
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18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | -3 | 21 | DLWLD |
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19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | -7 | 21 | WLLDD |
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19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -12 | 19 | DDLWL |
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19 | 1 | 8 | 10 | -19 | 11 | LDWLD |
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Galway United |
| Derry City |
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Waterford |
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Sligo Rovers |
| Bohemian FC |
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St. Patrick's Athletic |
| Bohemian FC |
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Sligo Rovers |
| Dundalk |
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| Galway United |
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Drogheda United |
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Galway United |
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Waterford |
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Sligo Rovers |
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Drogheda United |
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Derry City |
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Dundalk |
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| Galway United |
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| Derry City |
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| Waterford |
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| Goals scored | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded | 1.7 |
| Time first goal scored | 46 |
| Time first goal conceded | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 2.9 |
| Red cards | 0 |
| Subs used | 4.9 |
| Biggest victory | 2-1 |
| Biggest defeat | 4-3 |
| Goals scored | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded | 1 |
| Time first goal scored | 46 |
| Time first goal conceded | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 3.2 |
| Red cards | 0.1 |
| Subs used | 4.8 |
| Biggest victory | 3-1 |
| Biggest defeat | 3-2 |
| Harry Wood | 9 |
| John Martin | 7 |
| Daniel Kelly | 4 |
| Ali Coote | 3 |
| Mipo Odubeko | 3 |
| Graham Burke | 10 |
| John McGovern | 6 |
| Danny Grant | 4 |
| Rory Gaffney | 3 |
| Roberto Lopes | 3 |
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Shamrock Rovers |
| Drogheda United |
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Shelbourne |
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Bohemian FC |
| Sligo Rovers |
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Shelbourne |
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Dundalk |
| Waterford |
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St. Patrick's Athletic |
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| Galway United |
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Drogheda United |
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Shamrock Rovers |
| Waterford |
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Derry City |
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Galway United |
| Sligo Rovers |
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Shamrock Rovers |
| Drogheda United |
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Dundalk |
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Shelbourne |
| Derry City |
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Bohemian FC |
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