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← Match of the Day Prediction 22.05.2026 · 22:00
Premier Division logo IrelandPremier Division
Shamrock Rovers logo
Shamrock Rovers
LWWWL
1-2Full time
Sligo Rovers logo
Sligo Rovers
LDDLW
VenueTallaght StadiumSeason2026RoundRegular Season - 18
League table snapshot

Where the two clubs stand

Premier Division · Season 2026

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Shamrock Rovers logo Premier DivisionShamrock Rovers #1
Played27 Points54 GD+19 W-D-L16-6-5
D W W D W Top spots
Sligo Rovers logo Premier DivisionSligo Rovers #10
Played27 Points22 GD-22 W-D-L5-7-15
L L D D L Position 10 of 10

Table positions are for this fixture’s competition and season. Updated 9 Aug 2026, 00:00.

Recent form

How the two teams have been playing

Shamrock Rovers

LWWWL

Last 6: 11 goals scored, 12 conceded, 1 clean sheets.

Sligo Rovers

LDDLW

Last 6: 12 goals scored, 7 conceded, 2 clean sheets.

Lineups

Starting elevens, formations and benches

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Coach Stephen Bradley ▦Formation3-5-2 11Starting XI11 players
E. McGinty 1 E. McGinty
L. Grace 5 L. Grace
A. Matthews 2 A. Matthews
T. Sobowale 22 T. Sobowale
A. Brennan 19 A. Brennan
J. Byrne 29 J. Byrne
M. Healy 8 M. Healy
D. Watts 7 D. Watts
J. Mulraney 11 J. Mulraney
A. Greene 9 A. Greene
M. Noonan 31 M. Noonan
E. McGinty G · #1
T. Sobowale D · #22
A. Matthews D · #2
L. Grace D · #5
J. Mulraney M · #11
D. Watts M · #7
M. Healy M · #8
J. Byrne M · #29
A. Brennan M · #19
M. Noonan F · #31
A. Greene F · #9
Bench

Substitutes

A. Noonan#41 · G
G. Burke#10 · F
D. Grant#21 · M
C. O'Sullivan#27 · D
J. O'Sullivan#26 ·
V. Ozhianvuna#36 ·
E. Stevens#3 · D
C. Malley#23 · M
J. McGovern#88 · F
Coach John Russell ▦Formation3-4-1-2 11Starting XI11 players
S. Sargeant 29 S. Sargeant
S. Blaney 5 S. Blaney
G. McElroy 52 G. McElroy
O. Denham 15 O. Denham
W. Fitzgerald 7 W. Fitzgerald
S. McHale 17 S. McHale
J. McManus 14 J. McManus
J. Esua 33 J. Esua
D. Patton 71 D. Patton
C. Kavanagh 11 C. Kavanagh
A. Nolan 19 A. Nolan
S. Sargeant G · #29
O. Denham D · #15
G. McElroy D · #52
S. Blaney D · #5
J. Esua M · #33
J. McManus M · #14
S. McHale M · #17
W. Fitzgerald M · #7
D. Patton F · #71
A. Nolan F · #19
C. Kavanagh F · #11
Bench

Substitutes

L. Hughes#1 · G
C. McHugh#16 · M
C. Harkin#6 · M
M. Traore#24 · F
G. Priosti#63 · M
C. Cannon#61 ·
S. Stewart#3 · D
R. O'Kane#28 · F
K. McDonagh#23 ·
Match trends

Recent patterns to know

  • 2 of the last 10 meetings between these two have ended level.
Head to head

Previous meetings

Shamrock Rovers wins

5

Draws

2

Sligo Rovers wins

3

Avg goals

2.9

Both scored

40%

Over 2.5

60%

First-half avg

1.4

Meetings

10

13.03.2026Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers0–2
01.11.2025Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers1–2
05.07.2025Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers2–2
05.05.2025Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers2–0
03.03.2025Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers2–1
13.09.2024Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers4–0
28.06.2024Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers2–0
12.04.2024Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers3–0
Match statistics

Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers

68%Ball Possession32%
25Total Shots7
3Shots on Goal2
8Shots off Goal3
14Blocked Shots2
16Shots inside box5
9Shots outside box2
3Corner Kicks4
2Offsides1
7Fouls4
2Yellow Cards1
0Goalkeeper Saves3
659Total passes303
584Passes accurate220
89%Passes %73%
1.46Expected goals1.34
-0.29goals_prevented-0.29
Match events

Timeline

  1. 11'⚽S. McHaleOwn goal
  2. 39'↔J. MulraneySubstitution · D. Grant
  3. HT · 1-0
  4. 46'↔M. HealySubstitution · J. O'Sullivan
  5. 46'↔A. NolanSubstitution · R. O'Kane
  6. 53'↔J. McManusSubstitution · C. Harkin
  7. 65'↔A. GreeneSubstitution · G. Burke
  8. 65'↔D. WattsSubstitution · V. Ozhianvuna
  9. 65'↔M. NoonanSubstitution · J. McGovern
  10. 66'⚽J. EsuaGoal · C. Kavanagh
  11. 69'🟨John O'SullivanYellow card
  12. 72'↔Sligo RoversSubstitution · M. Traore
  13. 81'↔C. KavanaghSubstitution · C. McHugh
  14. 90'⚽C. McHughGoal · R. O'Kane
  15. 90+1'🟨Jack ByrneYellow card
  16. 90+4'🟨Sam SargeantYellow card
  17. FT · 1-2
Player ratings

Top performers

Jeannot EsuaJeannot Esua90 minutes8.0
Jack ByrneJack Byrne90 minutes7.9
Gareth McElroyGareth McElroy90 minutes7.9
Carl McHughCarl McHugh9 minutes7.9
John O'SullivanJohn O'Sullivan45 minutes7.5
Adam BrennanAdam Brennan90 minutes7.3
Shane BlaneyShane Blaney90 minutes7.3
Matthew HealyMatthew Healy45 minutes7.2
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