Match Report
Shamrock Rovers won 2-1 against Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division. Before the match, Sligo Rovers were 10th in the Premier Division table with Shamrock Rovers in 1st. In 17 previous meetings (2013–2026), Sligo Rovers have won 4, Shamrock Rovers 8, with 5 draws. Sligo Rovers had scored 23 goals this season (0.8 per game), Shamrock Rovers had 43 (1.6 per game). Sligo Rovers's goals came from Will Fitzgerald (13'); Shamrock Rovers scored through Jack Byrne (47'), Graham Burke (82'). Match stats: possession 31%-69%, shots 10-24, on target 4-6, corners 3-3. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers go head to head at The Showgrounds in the Premier Division.
Shamrock Rovers arrive 1st with 54 points; the hosts, Sligo Rovers, are 10th with 23.
Across 17 meetings since 2013, honours split 4 to Sligo Rovers and 8 to Shamrock Rovers, with 5 draws.
The scoreboard read 1-2 at full time. The points went to Shamrock Rovers.
Goal scorers
Sligo Rovers: Will Fitzgerald (13') · Shamrock Rovers: Jack Byrne (47'), Graham Burke (82')
Key stats
Possession: Sligo Rovers 31% · Shamrock Rovers 69% · Total shots: 10-24 · On target: 4-6 · Corners: 3-3