Dundalk vs Shelbourne: result 1-2 and analysis
Premier DivisionRegular Season - 14Kick-off on May 1, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Oriel Park, Dundalk
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What was the result of Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
Shelbourne won 1-2 on May 1, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 11′D. KellyShelbourne
- 52′K. McInroyShelbourne
- 89′D. HorganDundalk (pen.)
Official lineup for Dundalk vs Shelbourne
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Dundalk
4-2-3-1- 9G. Arubi
- 7D. Horgan
- 11R. Teahan
- 16E. Kenny
- 18K. Buckley
- 6A. Dervin
- 22T. Wilson
- 4M. Animasahun
- 5H. Warren
- 31T. Wilson
- 1E. Minogue
Shelbourne
3-5-2- 9S. Boyd
- 7H. Wood
- 17D. Kelly
- 23K. McInroy
- 6J. Lunney
- 21Jack Henry-Francis
- 2S. Gannon
- 4K. Ledwidge
- 29P. Barrett
- 15S. Bone
- 1Wessel Speel
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Dundalk have 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 defeats; Shelbourne have 5, 5 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sligo Rovers(away) | 0-2 | Premier Division |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Galway United(home) | 2-1 | Premier Division |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Derry City(home) | 2-2 | Premier Division |
| Apr 6, 2026 | St Patrick's Athl.(home) | 2-0 | Premier Division |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Shelbourne(away) | 3-2 | Premier Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Drogheda United(home) | 3-4 | Premier Division |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Derry City(home) | 1-2 | Premier Division |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Shamrock Rovers(away) | 2-3 | Premier Division |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Dundalk(home) | 2-3 | Premier Division |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sligo Rovers(away) | 1-0 | Premier Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Dundalk win, 1 draw, 4 Shelbourne wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Shelbourne 2-3 Dundalk | Premier Division |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Shelbourne 2-1 Dundalk | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Dundalk 0-1 Shelbourne | Premier Division |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Shelbourne 1-0 Dundalk | Premier Division |
| May 3, 2024 | Dundalk 0-0 Shelbourne | Premier Division |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Shelbourne 2-1 Dundalk | Premier Division |
How many goals should we expect?
Dundalk score 1.9 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Shelbourne score 1.9 and concede 1.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk | 1.9 | 1.4 | 3 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Shelbourne | 1.9 | 1.6 | 3 | 12/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Dundalk sit 6th in Premier Division (41 points from 33 matches) and Shelbourne sit 4th (43 points from 33 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Shelbourne | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 47 | 46 | 43 |
| 6 | Dundalk | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 50 | 55 | 41 |
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