Ireland - Premier DivisionData current as of September 07, 2026

Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk: match statistics

Shamrock Rovers crest
Shamrock Rovers
1 : 1half-time 1:0
Dundalk crest
Dundalk
165%(1.57)
X25%(3.94)
210%(5.66)

Shamrock Rovers displays impressive home form with a 100% win rate in matches at home, without conceding a single goal. The hosts dominate possession (62% on average) and demonstrate better offensive efficiency with an xG of 1.57 per home match. Dundalk has not yet won an away match this season, drawing all away fixtures, while their defense is significantly weaker (averaging 2 goals conceded per away match, xG Against 2.55). The difference in quality between the two teams, especially in the context of Shamrock Rovers' home advantage and the visitors' weak defense, decisively favors the hosts. Form over the last five matches also supports Shamrock (1.8 PPG) compared to Dundalk (1.6 PPG).

Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Shamrock Rovers played against Dundalk in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on February 23, 2026. Final score: 1:1.

Recent form

Shamrock Rovers has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Dundalk has 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 1.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Shamrock Rovers scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.00. Dundalk scores 1.50 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 1.92 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 0% of Shamrock Rovers's games and 100% of Dundalk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 50%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 25% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Shamrock Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.27 per game. Shamrock Rovers takes 13.0 shots per game, while Dundalk takes 11.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Shamrock Rovers leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 2.00 goals per game after halftime. Dundalk leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Shamrock Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (1 goals). For Dundalk, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premier Division games average 1.92 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 25% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

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

Shamrock Rovers displays impressive home form with a 100% win rate in matches at home, without conceding a single goal. The hosts dominate possession (62% on average) and demonstrate better offensive efficiency with an xG of 1.57 per home match. Dundalk has not yet won an away match this season, drawing all away fixtures, while their defense is significantly weaker (averaging 2 goals conceded per away match, xG Against 2.55). The difference in quality between the two teams, especially in the context of Shamrock Rovers' home advantage and the visitors' weak defense, decisively favors the hosts. Form over the last five matches also supports Shamrock (1.8 PPG) compared to Dundalk (1.6 PPG).

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

56Possession (%)44
Shamrock RoversDundalk
10Shots15
Shamrock RoversDundalk
4Shots on target6
Shamrock RoversDundalk
1.24xG1.71
Shamrock RoversDundalk
5Corners3
Shamrock RoversDundalk
45Dangerous attacks47
Shamrock RoversDundalk
19Fouls13
Shamrock RoversDundalk
1Cards7
Shamrock RoversDundalk

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

2Goals scored / game1.5
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0Goals allowed / game1.5
Shamrock RoversDundalk
62%Average possession48%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
5Shots on target / game4
Shamrock RoversDundalk

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13Shots per game11.5
Shamrock RoversDundalk
5Shots on target4
Shamrock RoversDundalk
15.4%Shot conversion13%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
62%Possession48%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
1.57xG for1.27
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0.99xG against1.87
Shamrock RoversDundalk

Shooting quality

Shamrock Rovers: Efficient finishingDundalk: Efficient finishing
Shamrock RoversDundalk
Accuracy (shots on target)38%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.400.38

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Shamrock Rovers is 200% better for: last-5 form.

3 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1 pts / game - Dundalk

Shamrock Rovers
W
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-0
3.00 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 0.0xG: 1.57Opponent xG: 0.99BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 0%
Dundalk
DD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
0% W100% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
0-2-0
1.00 pts / game · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-0
1.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 away
0-1-0
D
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.5Goals conceded: 1.5xG: 1.27Opponent xG: 1.87BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 50%

Goalshow 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.

Shamrock Rovers is 33% better for: goals scored per game.

2 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.5 goals / game - Dundalk

Shamrock Rovers scoring profile: very strong

Shamrock Rovers scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).

Dundalk scoring profile: mixed

Dundalk scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 meczów).

2Goals scored (season)3
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0Goals conceded (season)3
Shamrock RoversDundalk
2Average goals per game3
Shamrock RoversDundalk
2Goals scored (last 5)3
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0Goals conceded (last 5)3
Shamrock RoversDundalk

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal100%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
100%2 goals50%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%3 goals0%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%4 goals0%
Shamrock RoversDundalk

How often they concede at least...

0%1 goal100%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%2 goals50%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%3 goals0%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%4 goals0%
Shamrock RoversDundalk

* 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.

42%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time0%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%Scored in both halves50%
Shamrock RoversDundalk

BTTS and goal count

0%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%BTTS - last 5100%
Shamrock RoversDundalk

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.

1st half

0%Min. 1 goal before half-time50%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%Min. 2 goals before half-time0%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Shamrock RoversDundalk

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
100%Min. 2 goals after half-time100%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time50%
Shamrock RoversDundalk

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Dundalk is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers · 2 pts / game - Dundalk

Shamrock Rovers - half-time state
0% leading100% draw0% trailing
Dundalk - half-time state
50% leading50% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1Points per game (1st half)2
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0Goals scored (1st half)0.5
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0Goals conceded (1st half)0
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0Average goals (1st half)0.5
Shamrock RoversDundalk
100%Clean sheet before half-time100%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
100%No goal before half-time50%
Shamrock RoversDundalk

After half-time (2nd half)

3Points per game (2nd half)0.5
Shamrock RoversDundalk
2Goals scored (2nd half)1
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0Goals conceded (2nd half)1.5
Shamrock RoversDundalk
2Average goals (2nd half)2.5
Shamrock RoversDundalk
100%Clean sheet after half-time0%
Shamrock RoversDundalk
0%No goal after half-time0%
Shamrock RoversDundalk

Shamrock Rovers - second-half results

100% W0% R0% P
1
Half-time points
0
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Dundalk - second-half results

0% W50% R50% P
4
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
1
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding0%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+1.5

Allows 1.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Shamrock Rovers - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.003.00
Goals scored / game0.02.0
Goals allowed / game0.00.0
Average goals per game0.02.0
1 goal0%100%
2 goals0%100%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%100%
No goal100%0%
Goal difference0+2
Half-time: 0% leading - 100% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 100% won - 0% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0
Dundalk - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.000.50
Goals scored / game0.51.0
Goals allowed / game0.01.5
Average goals per game0.52.5
1 goal50%100%
2 goals0%100%
3 goals0%50%
Clean sheet100%0%
No goal50%0%
Goal difference+1-1
Half-time: 50% leading - 50% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 50% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Shamrock Rovers
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
0
0
31-45
0
0
46-60
1
0
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (1 goal). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Dundalk
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
0
0
31-45
1
1
46-60
1
0
61-75
0
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.50
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.8 : 0.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
130%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
100%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Shamrock Rovers

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.58
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.42
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
0.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.43
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.99
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
217%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
0%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+2.0
Late goals
50% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
50%

Dundalk

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.60
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.60
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.23
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.37
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
150%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
163%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).

Teams vs league

Shamrock RoversLigaDundalk
Average goals per game 2.001.92 3.00
Both teams scored 0%42% 100%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 0%25% 50%
Clean sheets 100%38% 0%
Goal before half-time 0%42% 50%
Goal after half-time 100%75% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

1.92
Average goals per game
42%
Both teams scored
25%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
38%
Clean sheets
0.92
Home goals / game
1.00
Away goals / game
+-8%
Home attack advantage
+-9%
Home defensive advantage
+0%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
42%
1 goal
8%
2 goals
0%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
50%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
0%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. DundalkYellow cardHarry Groome
  2. Shamrock RoversGoalRoberto LopesAssist: Jack Byrne
  3. DundalkYellow cardHarvey Warren
  4. DundalkYellow cardAodh Dervin
  5. DundalkYellow cardVincent Leonard
  6. DundalkYellow cardVincent Leonard
  7. DundalkSubstitutionOn: Rob CornwallOff: Aodh Dervin
  8. Shamrock RoversYellow cardAaron Greene
  9. DundalkYellow cardRob Cornwall
  10. DundalkGoalDanny Mullen
  11. DundalkYellow cardDanny Mullen

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.

Aaron O'DowdMatches officiated: 11
5.45Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 245%Home wins27%Draws27%Away wins

FAQ

What was the result of Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk?

The Premier Division match finished Shamrock Rovers 1:1 Dundalk. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk?

Shamrock Rovers score 2.00 goals per game on average and Dundalk 1.50. The Premier Division average is 1.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 25% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Shamrock Rovers's matches and 100% of Dundalk's.

What form are Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk in?

Over the last 5 games Shamrock Rovers have a 1-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Dundalk 0-2-0 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.