Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers: result 1-2 and analysis
Premier DivisionRegular Season - 23Kick-off on July 4, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)The Showgrounds, Sligo
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What was the result of Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
Shamrock Rovers won 1-2 on July 4, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 13′W. FitzgeraldSligo Rovers
- 47′J. ByrneShamrock Rovers
- 82′G. BurkeShamrock Rovers
Official lineup for Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Sligo Rovers
- 7W. Fitzgerald
- 10A. Meekison
- 11C. Kavanagh
- 28R. O'Kane
- 16C. McHugh
- 71D. Patton
- 3Sean Stewart
- 17S. McHale
- 33J. Esua
- 52G. McElroy
- 29S. Sargeant
Shamrock Rovers
- 9A. Greene
- 11J. Mulraney
- 88J. McGovern
- 7D. Watts
- 8M. Healy
- 19A. Brennan
- 23C. Malley
- 2A. Matthews
- 3E. Stevens
- 5L. Grace
- 1E. McGinty
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sligo Rovers have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; Shamrock Rovers have 10, 1 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 | Shelbourne(home) | 2-2 | Premier Division |
| Jun 19, 2026 | St Patrick's Athl.(away) | 0-2 | Premier Division |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Waterford(away) | 0-4 | Premier Division |
| May 29, 2026 | Bohemians(home) | 1-3 | Premier Division |
| May 22, 2026 | Shamrock Rovers(away) | 2-1 | Premier Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Hibernian(home) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Galway United(home) | 3-1 | Premier Division |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Derry City(home) | 1-1 | Premier Division |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Waterford(away) | 2-0 | Premier Division |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Shelbourne(away) | 1-2 | Premier Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Sligo Rovers wins, 1 draw, 2 Shamrock Rovers wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Shamrock Rovers 1-2 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Sligo Rovers 0-2 Shamrock Rovers | Premier Division |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Shamrock Rovers 1-2 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Sligo Rovers 2-2 Shamrock Rovers | Premier Division |
| May 5, 2025 | Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Sligo Rovers 2-1 Shamrock Rovers | Premier Division |
Last archived meeting: Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers on May 22, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Sligo Rovers score 0.9 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Shamrock Rovers score 1.5 and concede 0.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Rovers | 0.9 | 1.6 | 4 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
| Shamrock Rovers | 1.5 | 0.8 | 5 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sligo Rovers sit 10th in Premier Division (24 points from 35 matches) and Shamrock Rovers sit 1st (68 points from 35 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 35 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 58 | 35 | 68 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 35 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 26 | 64 | 24 |
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