Derry City vs Shelbourne: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to an evenly matched contest between these teams. Derry City has the home-field advantage with a 50% home win rate and a better xG record (2.29 vs 1.03), but their form over the last 5 matches has been inconsistent (1.4 PPG). Shelbourne displays solid performances on the road, remaining unbeaten in away games this season (50% draws, 50% wins) and maintaining high ball possession (66%). A key factor is that neither team is keeping clean sheets, suggesting an open game. Taking into account Shelbourne's stability away from home and the hosts' unpredictable form, a draw seems to be the most likely outcome of this fixture.
Derry City vs Shelbourne: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Derry City played against Shelbourne in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 13, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Derry City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Shelbourne has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Derry City scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 1.40. Shelbourne scores 1.60 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Derry City's games and 100% of Shelbourne's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 60%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Derry City has the higher season xG average, 1.98 to 1.84 per game. Derry City takes 15.8 shots per game, while Shelbourne takes 17.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Derry City leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.60 goals per game after halftime. Shelbourne leads at halftime in 20% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Derry City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Shelbourne, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis points to an evenly matched contest between these teams. Derry City has the home-field advantage with a 50% home win rate and a better xG record (2.29 vs 1.03), but their form over the last 5 matches has been inconsistent (1.4 PPG). Shelbourne displays solid performances on the road, remaining unbeaten in away games this season (50% draws, 50% wins) and maintaining high ball possession (66%). A key factor is that neither team is keeping clean sheets, suggesting an open game. Taking into account Shelbourne's stability away from home and the hosts' unpredictable form, a draw seems to be the most likely outcome of this fixture.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Derry City | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Derry City is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Derry City · 1.2 pts / game - Shelbourne
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Derry City is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.4 goals / game - Derry City · 1.6 goals / game - Shelbourne
Derry City scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 meczów).
Shelbourne scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Derry City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Derry City
Over / Under - Shelbourne
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Shelbourne is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.4 pts / game - Derry City · 1.2 pts / game - Shelbourne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Derry City - second-half results
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Derry City
Shelbourne
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Derry City | Liga | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.52 | ▲ 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 52% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 44% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 28% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | • 60% | 60% | • 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Derry City's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Shelbourne. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Derry City vs Shelbourne?
The Premier Division match finished Derry City 1:2 Shelbourne. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Shelbourne?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Derry City won 2, Shelbourne won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Derry City vs Shelbourne?
Derry City score 1.60 goals per game on average and Shelbourne 1.60. The Premier Division average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Derry City's matches and 100% of Shelbourne's.
What form are Derry City and Shelbourne in?
Over the last 5 games Derry City have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Shelbourne 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Derry City vs Shelbourne?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Derry City vs Shelbourne: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.