The clash between St Patrick's Athl. and Shamrock Rovers on 11.09.2026 in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is gearing up to be an exciting game. With both teams performing closely throughout the season, our in-depth review offers insights into their strategies, key players, and recent performances. Our detailed prediction is ready to help you decide whether to back St Patrick's Athl. or Shamrock Rovers in what promises to be a closely contested battle.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 46/27 | 56 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 45/25 | 50 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 50/34 | 50 |
Key Player Statistics: St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers
St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAI Cup | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 16.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 29.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 10.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 20.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 17.10.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 19.05.2025 | 4-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 18.04.2025 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 07.03.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 27.09.2024 | 0-3 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 13.06.2024 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAI Cup | St Patrick's Athl. | Bohemians | 05.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Waterford | 28.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | St Patrick's Athl. | 21.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| FAI Cup | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 16.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | St Patrick's Athl. | 09.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Derry City | 02.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Dundalk | 24.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| FAI Cup | St Patrick's Athl. | Wexford | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Doncaster | St Patrick's Athl. | 14.07.2026 | 4-2 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | St Patrick's Athl. | 10.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Shelbourne | 04.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 30.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | KuPS | Shamrock Rovers | 27.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Shamrock Rovers | KuPS | 20.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| 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 |
Comparative Team Statistics: St Patrick's Athl. VS Shamrock Rovers
Last 20 Matches Statistics: St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers
Bookies' predictions
St Patrick's Athl.
Betting Intelligence: St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers
Six points. That's all that separates first from second in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division, and St Patrick's Athletic are hosting Shamrock Rovers knowing that nothing less than a win will do. This is the game the whole league has been waiting for.
The Saints sit second with 50 points from 29 games. Rovers lead the table with 56. Do the maths. A St Pat's victory cuts it to three points. A Rovers win, and the title race is effectively over. The stakes don't get much higher than this.
Here's what you need to watch for in the head-to-head record. Shamrock Rovers have dominated this fixture over the past few years, but St Pat's at home is a different beast. The Saints have won their last two home league meetings against Rovers, and just three weeks ago they knocked them out of the FAI Cup 3-2 in a thriller at Richmond Park. That momentum is real. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Rovers are untouchable.
Rovers arrive carrying baggage too. Their recent form is patchy at best. They crashed out of European competition, drew 3-3 with Derry City, and were held 0-0 by Shelbourne at home. That's just one win in their last four outings. A team that looked unstoppable just weeks ago now looks beatable.
St Pat's aren't flawless either. They lost to Waterford at home recently, which was a shock. But their attacking depth is genuine. Ryan Edmondson leads the scoring charts with eight goals, and Adam Keena contributes at both ends. Rovers' main creative threat runs through Jack McGovern, who has five goals and five assists. Stopping him is the key tactical battle here.
One surprising detail that smart bettors should notice — St Pat's have conceded just 25 goals in 29 games, the best defensive record in the division. At home, they're a fortress. Backing both teams to score might be less attractive than it first appears.
My bold prediction is this. St Pat's win 2-1, with Edmondson on the scoresheet. The home advantage, the cup confidence, and Rovers' dip in form all point in one direction. At odds of 2.00, the home win is my strongest recommendation. Back it with conviction.
Richmond Park will be rocking. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Edmondson | England | 25 | Attacker | 188 | 78 |
| B. Baggley | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 64 kg |
| S. Power | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Attacker | 177 cm | 71 kg |
| A. Keena | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | 180 cm | 68 kg |
| D. Rogers | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Goalkeeper | 185 cm | 77 kg |
| T. Grivosti | England | 27 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| A. Olusanya | Finland | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Hoare | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Defender | 189 cm | 77 kg |
| D. Nugent | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 72 kg |
| C. Forrester | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 69 kg |
| J. Lennon | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Elbouzedi | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | 180 cm | 70 kg |
| J. McClelland | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Brown | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | 177 | 77 |
| A. Breslin | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Mata | New Zealand | 26 | Attacker | 185 | 82 |
| J. Redmond | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Boyce | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Turner | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Anang | England | 26 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 72 kg |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Stevens | Republic of Ireland | 36 | Defender | 183 cm | 78 kg |
| 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 |
| D. Cleary | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Defender | 182 cm | 77 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 |
| L. Steacy | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Goalkeeper | 180 cm | 77 kg |
| W. Fitzgerald | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | 187 cm | 73 kg |
| J. Afolabi | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Attacker | 189 | 72 |
| J. McGovern | Northern Ireland | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Sobowale | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 181 | n/a |
| M. Healy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers match odds
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