Dundalk - Shelbourne
Match preview
Dundalk take on Shelbourne in League of Ireland Premier Division at Oriel Park on 18 September 2026.
The most recent match for Dundalk was a 1-2 defeat against Galway United, after a 2-3 defeat against Shamrock Rovers before that.
The most recent match for Shelbourne was a 2-2 draw with Ajax, after a 1-2 defeat against St Patrick's Athl. before that.
The numbers favour Dundalk, with 37 points and 41 goals conceded in 27 matches, against 34 points and 38 goals conceded in 26 matches for Shelbourne.
Our algorithm predicts Dundalk to win, with a probability of 48%. The full split: Dundalk 48%, draw 23%, Shelbourne 29%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
5 Dundalk
6 Draw
7 Shelbourne
50%
Over 2.5 goals
67%
Both teams scored
2.2
Goals per match
3
|
6
Clean sheets
🔥 Shelbourne won the last 2 head-to-head meetings
Biggest win:
Shelbourne 2-1 Dundalk
(2026)
Most goals:
Shelbourne 2-3 Dundalk
(2026)
Goals scored all matches
1.06
1.17
Goals in home matches
1.13
1.30
Goals in away matches
1.00
1.00
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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table 2026
Premier Division
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Shamrock Rovers
|
54 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
50 |
Bohemians
|
47 |
Dundalk
|
37 |
Shelbourne
|
34 |
Derry City
|
33 |
Galway United
|
33 |
Waterford
|
29 |
Drogheda United
|
28 |
Sligo Rovers
|
23 |
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Dundalk — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Shelbourne — Formation: 3-5-2
Dundalk — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Shelbourne — Formation: 3-5-2