Shamrock Rovers
2/10Wins
1.3Goals / game
1.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At home, 6 wins from 10 available matches.
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Premier DivisionMatchweek 32THE MATCH CENTREShamrock Rovers vs Waterford match centre
Full time
3:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Aaron Greene57′
John McGovern71′
John McGovern75′
Evan McLaughlin35′
Bernardo Piexoto Couto58′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 18 Sep 16:24 UK.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.
Shamrock RoversWaterford
—Expected goals · API-Football—
9Shots on target4
17Total Shots13
69%Ball Possession31%
6Corner Kicks8
10Fouls13
2Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
507Total passes221
425Passes accurate122
— 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.
Shamrock Rovers 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Waterford 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Fetched 18 Sep, 17:14 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.
Waterford
6/10Wins
1.6Goals / game
0.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 0 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
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- 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
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Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Shamrock Rovers
10 matchesResults2 wins · 5 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game1.7
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
St Patrick's Athl.Away · Premier Division0–2ShelbourneHome · Premier Division0–0Derry CityAway · Premier Division3–3KuPSAway · UEFA Europa Conference League0–1KuPSHome · UEFA Europa Conference League1–1St Patrick's Athl.Away · FAI Cup2–2Egnatia RrogozhinëAway · UEFA Europa League1–5DundalkHome · Premier Division3–2Egnatia RrogozhinëHome · UEFA Europa League3–1Drogheda UnitedAway · Premier Division0–0
Waterford
10 matchesResults6 wins · 4 draws · 0 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game0.6
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Derry CityHome · Premier Division2–2DundalkHome · Premier Division1–1Sligo RoversHome · FAI Cup3–0St Patrick's Athl.Away · Premier Division2–0Sligo RoversAway · Premier Division0–0Athlone TownHome · FAI Cup2–1BohemiansHome · Premier Division3–1ShelbourneHome · Premier Division1–0Galway UnitedAway · Premier Division0–0Cobh RamblersHome · FAI Cup2–1
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 Shamrock Rovers at home with Waterford 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, 12:58 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premier Division · 2026/27 · all league matches
Shamrock RoversWaterford
30Matches played30
56Points earned33
16Wins7
1.5Goals scored / match1.3
1.0Goals conceded / match1.6
11Clean sheets6
6Failed to score10
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Shamrock Rovers at home with Waterford away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Shamrock Rovers
3wins4MEETINGS
Waterford
0winsSep 2025 – Jun 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Shamrock Rovers first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Shamrock Rovers
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1S. Bradley
- 1
E. McGintyG - 6
D. ClearyD - 4
PicoD - 5
L. GraceD - 24
W. FitzgeraldM - 8
M. HealyM - 29
J. ByrneM - 19
A. BrennanM - 7
D. WattsM - 10
G. BurkeM - 9
A. GreeneF
Substitutes (9)
88 · J. McGovern
11 · J. Mulraney
31 · M. Noonan
26 · John O'Sullivan
27 · C. O'Sullivan
28 · N. Razi
22 · T. Sobowale
25 · L. Steacy
18 · J. Afolabi
Waterford
Confirmed formation4-4-2G. Coughlan
- 1
S. McMullanG - 16
H. CannD - 5
J. MahonD - 13
K. LongD - 3
Benny CoutoD - 20
J. VoilåsM - 7
N. MaweneM - 8
E. McLaughlinM - 10
C. NoonanM - 9
P. AmondF - 18
T. LonerganF
Substitutes (9)
12 · B. McKenzie
17 · J. Faria
2 · J. Houston
15 · L. Heeney
19 · S. Glenfield
21 · Arlo Ricky Hugh Doherty
6 · J. Ashton
32 · G. Amedu
27 · D. McMenamy
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Waterford
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. McMenamy | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Amedu | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Ashton | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arlo Ricky Hugh Doherty | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Glenfield | 26 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| L. Heeney | 14 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| J. Houston | 14 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| J. Faria | 14 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B. McKenzie | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. McMullan | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| H. Cann | 90 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 5 |
| J. Mahon | 90 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| K. Long | 90 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| J. Voilås | 76 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| N. Mawene | 76 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 |
| E. McLaughlin | 64 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 3 |
| Benny Couto | 90 | 6.9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 2 |
| C. Noonan | 76 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| P. Amond | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| T. Lonergan | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 0 |
Shamrock Rovers
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Afolabi | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Steacy | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Sobowale | 28 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| N. Razi | 23 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| C. O'Sullivan | 2 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| John O'Sullivan | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Noonan | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Mulraney | 23 | 6.3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| J. McGovern | 28 | 9.2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| E. McGinty | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| D. Cleary | 88 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53 | 1 |
| Pico | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| L. Grace | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 3 |
| W. Fitzgerald | 62 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| M. Healy | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 89 | 2 |
| J. Byrne | 67 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| A. Brennan | 67 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 2 |
| D. Watts | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| G. Burke | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 0 |
| A. Greene | 62 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
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 | Shamrock Rovers | Draw | Waterford |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.44 | 4.20 | 5.80 |
| Bet365 | 1.45 | 4.20 | 5.75 |
| Marathonbet | 1.46 | 4.50 | 5.95 |
| Betfair | 1.44 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
| BetVictor | 1.45 | 4.20 | 6.00 |
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