Shelbourne - Sligo Rovers
Match preview
Shelbourne take on Sligo Rovers in League of Ireland Premier Division at Tolka Park on 9 October 2026.
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 most recent match for Sligo Rovers was a 0-0 draw with Waterford, after a 0-2 defeat against Derry City before that.
The numbers favour Shelbourne, with 34 points and 38 goals conceded in 26 matches, against 22 points and 45 goals conceded in 27 matches for Sligo Rovers.
Our algorithm predicts Shelbourne to win, with a probability of 60%. The full split: Shelbourne 60%, draw 23%, Sligo Rovers 18%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
12 Shelbourne
4 Draw
5 Sligo Rovers
52%
Over 2.5 goals
52%
Both teams scored
2.3
Goals per match
9
|
3
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
Sligo Rovers 0-3 Shelbourne
(2023)
Most goals:
Shelbourne 3-2 Sligo Rovers
(2025)
Goals scored all matches
1.38
0.95
Goals in home matches
1.30
0.91
Goals in away matches
1.45
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.
Shelbourne — Formation: 3-5-2
Sligo Rovers — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Shelbourne — Formation: 3-5-2
Sligo Rovers — Formation: 4-2-3-1