Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Shamrock Rovers (2nd, 56 pts) held a 22-point advantage over Waterford United (8th, 34 pts). On the form table Waterford United stood 3rd over the last five rounds, despite being 8th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Waterford United 1.35 scored and 1.65 conceded per game, Shamrock Rovers 1.53 and 0.97, with the league averaging 1.38.
The head-to-head ledger counts 12 games: 1 Waterford United win, 10 for Shamrock Rovers, 1 draw, at 2.5 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 42% of the wins in this matchup.
The match was played at Waterford Regional Sports Centre (capacity 5,500). Shamrock Rovers led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Shamrock Rovers: Dylan Watts (37'), Michael Noonan (84')
Key stats
Possession: Waterford United 29% · Shamrock Rovers 71% · Total shots: 9-13 · On target: 2-6 · Corners: 4-5




