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  • 25 July 2025, Cork City vs Sligo Rovers, 2-3, Win
  • 12 July 2025, Sligo Rovers vs Derry City, 2-0, Win
  • 05 July 2025, Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers, 2-2, Draw
  • 27 June 2025, Bohemians FC Dublin vs Sligo Rovers, 1-1, Draw
  • 23 June 2025, Sligo Rovers vs Galway United FC, 2-1, Win
Sligo Rovers
Home
  • 04 July 2025, Shelbourne FC vs Cork City, 3-1, Win
  • 27 June 2025, Galway United FC vs Shelbourne FC, 1-1, Draw
  • 23 June 2025, Waterford FC vs Shelbourne FC, 2-2, Draw
  • 20 June 2025, Shelbourne FC vs Derry City, 0-1, Lose
  • 16 June 2025, St. Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne FC, 0-1, Win
Shelbourne FC
Away
Premier Division
Premier Division, Republic of Ireland

In a closely contested Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Shelbourne FC, the early goals from the away side set the tone for the game. Shelbourne capitalized efficiently on their chances, scoring twice in the first 11 minutes. The early lead shifted the pressure onto Sligo Rovers, whose defense struggled to regroup during this crucial phase. Shelbourne's quick and decisive play exposed Sligo's vulnerabilities, a critical factor in shaping the final outcome.

Sligo Rovers managed to pull one back just before half-time, which provided them a glimmer of hope. However, their response came after significant pressure, illustrated by their six corner kicks compared to Shelbourne's three. Despite these opportunities, their shots on target were not enough to alter the game's dynamics significantly. The home side's attacking efforts were further hampered by Shelbourne's disciplined offside trap, catching Sligo offside only once while successfully disrupting their flow.

Discipline played a pivotal role in this matchup, with a total of seven yellow cards and one red card issued. Sligo's three yellow cards and subsequent red card increased their difficulty in mounting a cohesive comeback effort. This imbalance was exacerbated in the second half, highlighting their struggle to maintain composure under pressure. On the other hand, Shelbourne's ability to avoid a red card, despite four yellow cards, allowed them to retain their tactical formation and thwart Sligo's advances effectively.

Overall, Shelbourne's early dominance and strategic defensive play underpinned their victory. Their initial two goals were enough to withstand late pressure from Sligo Rovers, whose aggressive play was ultimately their undoing. The matchup emphasized the importance of early momentum and disciplined play in securing a competitive edge in closely fought contests.

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Form Guide

Win2-3Cork City vs Sligo Rovers
Win2-0Sligo Rovers vs Derry City
Draw2-2Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers
Draw1-1Bohemians FC Dublin vs Sligo Rovers
Win2-1Sligo Rovers vs Galway United FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
10:6
GOALS / MATCH
2
  • Sligo Rovers has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:6, scoring 2 goals average
Win3-1Shelbourne FC vs Cork City
Draw1-1Galway United FC vs Shelbourne FC
Draw2-2Waterford FC vs Shelbourne FC
Lose0-1Shelbourne FC vs Derry City
Win0-1St. Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
7:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Shelbourne FC has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:5, scoring 1.4 goals average

Sligo Rovers H2H Shelbourne FC

Away gameSligo Rovers23Shelbourne FCHome gamePremier Division
Home gameSligo Rovers12Shelbourne FCAway gamePremier Division
Away gameSligo Rovers00Shelbourne FCHome gamePremier Division
Home gameSligo Rovers21Shelbourne FCAway gamePremier Division
Away gameSligo Rovers21Shelbourne FCHome gamePremier Division
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
7:7
GOALS / MATCH
1.40
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Sligo Rovers overtook Shelbourne FC twice
  • Sligo Rovers won twice, lost twice and had one draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 7:7; average goals per match – 1.40
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