Dundalk
3/10Wins
2.2Goals / game
1.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
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Premier DivisionMatchweek 32THE MATCH CENTREDundalk vs Shelbourne match centre
Full time
2:3
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
ronan teahan12′
Declan McDaid71′
Sean Moore39′
Sean Boyd80′
Sean Boyd90′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 18 Sep 16:17 UK.
Odds updated 18 Sep 19:00 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
DundalkShelbourne
—Expected goals · API-Football—
3Shots on target5
13Total Shots16
46%Ball Possession54%
1Corner Kicks4
10Fouls13
1Yellow Cards4
1Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
302Total passes351
182Passes accurate243
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Dundalk 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Shelbourne 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Fetched 18 Sep, 17:12 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Shelbourne
1/10Wins
1.2Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 6 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Shelbourne’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Dundalk
10 matchesResults3 wins · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game2.2
Goals conceded per game1.9
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
St Patrick's Athl.Home · Premier Division0–4WaterfordAway · Premier Division1–1Derry CityAway · FAI Cup2–4Drogheda UnitedAway · Premier Division3–2Galway UnitedHome · Premier Division1–2Castlebar CelticHome · FAI Cup8–0Shamrock RoversAway · Premier Division2–3Sligo RoversHome · Premier Division1–1St Patrick's Athl.Away · Premier Division1–1St Mochta'sAway · FAI Cup3–1
Shelbourne
10 matchesResults1 wins · 3 draws · 6 losses
Goals scored per game1.2
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Drogheda UnitedHome · Premier Division1–2Derry CityHome · Premier Division0–1Shamrock RoversAway · Premier Division0–0Galway UnitedAway · Premier Division1–1AjaxHome · UEFA Europa Conference League2–2St Patrick's Athl.Home · Premier Division1–2AjaxAway · UEFA Europa Conference League1–3WaterfordAway · Premier Division0–1Kalju NommeAway · UEFA Europa Conference League1–2Kalju NommeHome · UEFA Europa Conference League5–2
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Dundalk at home with Shelbourne away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 12:09 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premier Division · 2026/27 · all league matches
DundalkShelbourne
30Matches played29
41Points earned36
10Wins8
1.5Goals scored / match1.3
1.6Goals conceded / match1.4
5Clean sheets6
2Failed to score7
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Dundalk at home with Shelbourne away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Dundalk
1wins4MEETINGS
Shelbourne
3winsJan 2026 – Jul 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Dundalk first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Dundalk
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1C. Kilduff
- 1
E. MinogueG - 31
J. WilsonD - 4
M. AnimasahunD - 44
T. GrivostiD - 3
B. BurnsD - 18
K. BuckleyM - 6
A. DervinM - 15
T. ClarkeM - 11
R. TeahanM - 7
D. HorganM - 9
C. DillonF
Substitutes (9)
13 · P. Cherrie
14 · Norman Garbett
10 · Leonardo Gaxha
8 · H. Groome
27 · D. McDaid
12 · L. Mulligan
17 · S. Tracey
16 · E. Vassenin
5 · H. Warren
Shelbourne
Confirmed formation4-4-2J. Russell
- 19
E. BeachG - 25
M. MbengD - 16
O. CaseyD - 4
K. LedwidgeD - 18
James Barry NorrisD - 17
D. KellyM - 23
K. McInroyM - 21
Jack Henry-FrancisM - 27
E. CaffreyM - 22
S. MooreF - 11
M. OdubekoF
Substitutes (9)
55 · James Roche
44 · Daniel Ring
36 · W. Jarvis
56 · J. Wuna
20 · R. Freitas
14 · A. Coote
9 · S. Boyd
15 · S. Bone
31 · C. Walsh
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Shelbourne
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Walsh | 74 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| S. Bone | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Boyd | 12 | 9.3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| A. Coote | 12 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| R. Freitas | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Wuna | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| W. Jarvis | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Ring | 12 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Roche | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Beach | 16 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| M. Mbeng | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 2 |
| O. Casey | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 4 |
| K. Ledwidge | 90 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| James Barry Norris | 90 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 3 |
| E. Caffrey | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| K. McInroy | 78 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Jack Henry-Francis | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 2 |
| D. Kelly | 78 | 6.2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| S. Moore | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| M. Odubeko | 78 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
Dundalk
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Warren | 53 | 5.8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| E. Vassenin | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Tracey | 15 | 4.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| L. Mulligan | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D. McDaid | 63 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| H. Groome | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonardo Gaxha | 20 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Norman Garbett | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P. Cherrie | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Minogue | 90 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| J. Wilson | 37 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| M. Animasahun | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| T. Grivosti | 90 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 2 |
| B. Burns | 90 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 4 |
| K. Buckley | 70 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| A. Dervin | 90 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 4 |
| T. Clarke | 27 | 6.4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| R. Teahan | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 1 |
| D. Horgan | 90 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 3 |
| C. Dillon | 70 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Premier Division table
Current standings · Premier Division. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  St Patrick's Athl. | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52 | 25 | 27 | 59 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Shamrock Rovers | 31 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 49 | 31 | 18 | 59 | WLDDW |
| 3 |  Bohemians | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 55 | 37 | 18 | 56 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Derry City | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45 | 42 | 3 | 41 | WDWDL |
| 5 | Dundalk | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 49 | 53 | -4 | 41 | LLDWL |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 41 | 44 | -3 | 39 | WLLDD |
| 7 |  Galway United | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 41 | 47 | -6 | 37 | LWLDW |
| 8 |  Waterford | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44 | 54 | -10 | 34 | LDDWD |
| 9 |  Drogheda United | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 38 | 51 | -13 | 34 | LWWLL |
| 10 |  Sligo Rovers | 32 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 24 | 54 | -30 | 23 | LLLLD |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Dundalk | Draw | Shelbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.40 | 3.30 | 2.62 |
| Bet365 | 2.40 | 3.50 | 2.55 |
| Marathonbet | 2.38 | 3.50 | 2.72 |
| Betfair | 2.40 | 3.50 | 2.63 |
| BetVictor | 2.40 | 3.50 | 2.55 |
Snapshot from 18 Sep 2026, 19:00 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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