Shelbourne vs Dundalk: result 2-1 and analysis
Premier DivisionRegular Season - 23Kick-off on July 3, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Tolka Park, Dublin
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What was the result of Shelbourne vs Dundalk?
Shelbourne won 2-1 on July 3, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 4′T. WilsonDundalk
- 39′D. KellyShelbourne
- 41′H. WoodShelbourne
Official lineup for Shelbourne vs Dundalk
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Shelbourne
4-2-3-1- 20R. Freitas
- 7H. Wood
- 18James Barry Norris
- 25M. Mbeng
- 17D. Kelly
- 14A. Coote
- 21Jack Henry-Francis
- 27E. Caffrey
- 29P. Barrett
- 16O. Casey
- 1Wessel Speel
Dundalk
4-2-3-1- 9G. Arubi
- 7D. Horgan
- 11R. Teahan
- 27D. McDaid
- 6A. Dervin
- 18K. Buckley
- 31T. Wilson
- 3B. Burns
- 24R. Cornwall
- 22T. Wilson
- 1E. Minogue
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Shelbourne have 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats; Dundalk have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2026 | Sligo Rovers(away) | 2-2 | Premier Division |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Bohemians(home) | 0-3 | Premier Division |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Drogheda United(away) | 2-2 | Premier Division |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Shamrock Rovers(home) | 2-1 | Premier Division |
| May 29, 2026 | Galway United(home) | 1-1 | Premier Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Waterford(home) | 2-3 | Premier Division |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Bohemians(away) | 2-1 | Premier Division |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Galway United(away) | 1-0 | Premier Division |
| May 29, 2026 | Derry City(home) | 2-1 | Premier Division |
| May 22, 2026 | Drogheda United(away) | 1-1 | Premier Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Shelbourne wins, 1 draw, 1 Dundalk win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Dundalk 1-2 Shelbourne | Premier Division |
| 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 |
How many goals should we expect?
Shelbourne score 1.5 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Dundalk score 1.6 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbourne | 1.5 | 1.7 | 3 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
| Dundalk | 1.6 | 1.5 | 3 | 11/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Shelbourne sit 4th in Premier Division (46 points from 34 matches) and Dundalk sit 5th (42 points from 34 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Shelbourne | 34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 49 | 47 | 46 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 51 | 56 | 42 |
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