On 21.08.2026, Shamrock Rovers will clash with Shelbourne in a thrilling Republic of Ireland Premier Division game. While Shamrock Rovers is the favorite, Shelbourne is not far behind. Our detailed match preview includes everything from player stats to expert insights. Ensure you read our prediction to place your bet confidently!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 43/24 | 54 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 43/23 | 47 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 42/31 | 44 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 42/41 | 37 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 36/38 | 34 |
| 6 | Derry City | 27 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 35/32 | 33 |
Key Player Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Shamrock Rovers | 12.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Shelbourne | 06.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Shamrock Rovers | 09.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Shelbourne | 10.10.2025 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Shamrock Rovers | 13.06.2025 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Shelbourne | 25.04.2025 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Shamrock Rovers | 28.02.2025 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Shelbourne | 06.10.2024 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Shelbourne | 24.05.2024 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Shamrock Rovers | 22.04.2024 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAI Cup | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 16.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | Egnatia Rrogozhinë | Shamrock Rovers | 13.08.2026 | 5-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Dundalk | 07.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | Shamrock Rovers | Egnatia Rrogozhinë | 04.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Shamrock Rovers | 31.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Shamrock Rovers | Ararat-Armenia | 28.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Ararat-Armenia | Shamrock Rovers | 21.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| FAI Cup | Shamrock Rovers | Cork City | 17.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Shamrock Rovers | Floriana | 14.07.2026 | 5-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Floriana | Shamrock Rovers | 07.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Shelbourne | Ajax | 13.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | St Patrick's Athl. | 09.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Ajax | Shelbourne | 06.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Shelbourne | 02.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Kalju Nomme | Shelbourne | 30.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Shelbourne | Kalju Nomme | 23.07.2026 | 5-2 |
| FAI Cup | Kerry | Shelbourne | 17.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Shelbourne | Celtic | 07.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Dundalk | 03.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Shelbourne | 27.06.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Shamrock Rovers VS Shelbourne
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne
Twenty points. That's the gap between these two sides right now, and it tells you almost everything you need to know about where Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne find themselves as they prepare to face each other again in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division.
Rovers sit top of the table with 54 points from 27 games. Shelbourne are fifth with 34 from 26. This isn't just a derby. It's a statement of intent from the champions-elect against a side still fighting to define their season.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a one-sided affair. The head-to-head record over recent meetings tells a very different story. Five of the last six encounters between these clubs have produced goals at both ends. This fixture has consistently refused to be boring.
Look deeper into the data and something jumps out immediately. In their most recent clash, Shelbourne won 2-1 at home. Rovers have lost three of their last five across all competitions, including a heavy 5-1 defeat to Egnatia in Europe. They're not invincible right now, even if the league table flatters them.
Shelbourne, meanwhile, held Ajax to a 2-2 draw in the Conference League just days ago. That's not a small thing. That's a team with real belief, regardless of their league position.
The disciplinary angle is genuinely interesting here. Shelbourne have five players already sitting on four or more yellow cards, led by D. Kelly with eight bookings in 24 games. Rovers' Pico carries a red card to his name. This derby environment, with that kind of edge in the squad, points strongly toward cards being a live betting market worth targeting.
I'm also backing Both Teams to Score as a confident selection. It has landed in four of the last five meetings, and neither defence looks water-tight at the moment.
My prediction? Shamrock Rovers win, but they'll have to earn it. Something like 2-1 feels right. The home advantage matters, and Rovers at 1.80 represents fair value for the league leaders at Tallaght Stadium.
J. McGovern pulling strings in midfield against a Shelbourne side carrying yellow card danger all over the pitch. This one has chaos written all over it. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Malley | England | 26 | Midfielder | 186 cm | 66 kg |
| G. Burke | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Attacker | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| A. Matthews | Wales | 34 | Defender | 178 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Mulraney | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 64 kg |
| J. Byrne | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 73 kg |
| L. Grace | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Defender | 188 cm | 76 kg |
| Pico | Cape Verde | 34 | Defender | 182 | 83 |
| T. Clarke | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 64 kg |
| D. Watts | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 73 kg |
| A. Greene | Republic of Ireland | 36 | Attacker | 177 cm | 79 kg |
| D. Grant | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. McGinty | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| W. Fitzgerald | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | 187 cm | 73 kg |
| T. Sobowale | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| M. Healy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Barrett | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Noonan | Republic of Ireland | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Alex Noonan | Republic of Ireland | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Victor Ozhianvuna | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Brennan | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Gannon | Republic of Ireland | 35 | Defender | 183 | 67 |
| D. Kelly | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Bone | England | 28 | Defender | 183 | 85 |
| J. Martin | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | 185 | 70 |
| P. Barrett | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Defender | 183 | 90 |
| A. Coote | Scotland | 28 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| O. Casey | Northern Ireland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Ledwidge | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Wessel Speel | Netherlands | 24 | Goalkeeper | ||
| E. Caffrey | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | 174 | 66 |
| M. Odubeko | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Attacker | 181 | n/a |
| H. Wood | England | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Jack Henry-Francis | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | 181 | |
| I. Lundgren | Sweden | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Walsh | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| W. Jarvis | England | 23 | Attacker | 185 | 65 |
| M. Mbeng | France | 24 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| S. Boyd | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| K. McInroy | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| R. Freitas | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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