The Republic of Ireland Premier Division is about to get more exciting as Shelbourne faces Derry City on 11.09.2026. This match between two closely matched teams will definitely keep fans on the edge of their seats. Our site offers in-depth analysis, including team forms and key players, to aid in your betting. Be sure to read our detailed prediction and place your bet based on our expert advice.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Dundalk | 29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 46/45 | 40 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 37/39 | 36 |
| 6 | Derry City | 29 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 41/40 | 34 |
| 7 | Galway United | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 36/42 | 34 |
Key Player Statistics: Shelbourne vs Derry City
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shelbourne | 25.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Derry City | 17.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shelbourne | 13.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shelbourne | 19.09.2025 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Derry City | 20.06.2025 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shelbourne | 02.05.2025 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Derry City | 14.02.2025 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shelbourne | 01.11.2024 | 0-1 |
| FAI Cup | Derry City | Shelbourne | 14.09.2024 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Derry City | 05.08.2024 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Shelbourne | 04.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Shelbourne | 28.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| 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 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAI Cup | Derry City | Dundalk | 06.09.2026 | 4-2 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 30.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Derry City | 21.08.2026 | 5-3 |
| FAI Cup | UCD | Derry City | 14.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Sligo Rovers | 07.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Derry City | 02.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Derry City | HNK Rijeka | 30.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | HNK Rijeka | Derry City | 23.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| FAI Cup | Derry City | Tolka Rovers | 19.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| UEFA Europa League | Derry City | CSKA Sofia | 16.07.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Shelbourne VS Derry City
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Shelbourne vs Derry City
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Shelbourne vs Derry City
Two sides separated by just two points. Fifth versus sixth in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division. This might not sound like a classic on paper, but trust me — Shelbourne versus Derry City always delivers something worth watching.
Shelbourne sit fifth with 36 points from 28 games. Derry are right behind them in sixth, with 34 points but a game in hand. The gap is razor-thin. Every point matters now, and both clubs know it.
Here's what you need to watch for — this fixture has a history of tight, nervous football. Looking at the last 20 head-to-head meetings, draws have appeared repeatedly. Six of those clashes ended level, including their most recent encounter in May which finished 0-0. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative suggesting an open, attacking game. This one could be cagey.
That said, Derry have been leaking goals lately. They've conceded 40 in 29 league games, and their last few outings have been wild — a 5-3 hammering at Bohemians, a 3-3 draw with Shamrock Rovers, and a 2-4 home defeat to Waterford. Defensive solidity is simply not their strongest suit right now.
Shelbourne's H. Wood is the man to watch at home. Seven league goals and five assists make him the creative heartbeat of this team. If Wood is on song, Shelbourne will cause problems. For Derry, M. Duffy is their danger man — eight goals, five assists, and the kind of player who can unlock any defence on his day. The Wood versus Derry's backline and Duffy versus Shelbourne's defence matchup could genuinely decide this game.
Here's a surprising detail worth noting — Shelbourne have won just one of their last five league outings, while Derry have actually picked up form at home recently. Playing away from Dalymount Park, however, Derry's results have been inconsistent, which gives Shelbourne a meaningful home advantage here.
From a betting perspective, the odds price Shelbourne as slight favourites at 2.30, with Derry at 2.80 and the draw at 3.30. Given the historical tendency for draws in this fixture and both teams' recent wobbles defensively, the draw market at 3.30 looks genuinely interesting. I'd also be looking closely at both teams to score — Derry simply cannot keep clean sheets right now, and Shelbourne have the firepower to punish that.
My bold prediction? Derry's discipline could also be a factor. Patrick McClean carries eight yellow cards already this season. One rash challenge in a tense midfield battle and Derry could find themselves a man down at a crucial moment.
I'm going with Shelbourne to edge this 2-1 at home. Wood gets on the scoresheet, Derry make it nervous late on, but Shelbourne hold on for three vital points.
Friday night football under the lights. Two teams scrapping for every point in a league where nothing is decided yet. This is exactly why we love this game — buckle up.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. McInroy | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| E. Chapman | England | 25 | Midfielder | 191 | 76 |
| S. Gannon | Republic of Ireland | 35 | Defender | 183 | 67 |
| D. Kelly | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Bone | England | 28 | Defender | 183 | 85 |
| J. Lunney | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Martin | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | 185 | 70 |
| S. Boyd | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| 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 |
| James Barry Norris | England | 23 | Defender | 172 | 70 |
| 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 |
| Z. Rossi | England | 25 | Defender | 194 | n/a |
| 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 | |
| E. Beach | Wales | 22 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 72 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Chapman | England | 25 | Attacker | 191 | 76 |
| C. Winchester | Northern Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| B. Fleming | England | 26 | Defender | 175 | 69 |
| A. O'Reilly | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 168 cm | n/a |
| J. McClean | Republic of Ireland | 37 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| T. Smith | England | 27 | Attacker | 178 | 67 |
| L. Boyce | Northern Ireland | 35 | Attacker | 184 cm | 85 kg |
| G. Whyte | Northern Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Stott | England | 28 | Defender | 185 cm | 79 kg |
| C. Dummigan | Northern Ireland | 30 | Defender | 180 cm | 70 kg |
| M. Duffy | Northern Ireland | 32 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| Patrick McClean | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | 188 cm | 83 kg |
| B. Maher | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| D. Markey | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 75 kg |
| B. Cotter | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 175 | 68 |
| B. Doherty | Northern Ireland | 29 | Defender | 175 cm | 63 kg |
| D. Akinyemi | England | 29 | Attacker | 183 | 83 |
| R. Slevin | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Burns | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| J. Olayinka | England | 25 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 69 kg |
Shelbourne vs Derry City match odds
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