Shelbourne vs Derry City: match statistics
Shelbourne vs Derry City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shelbourne played against Derry City in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on September 11, 2026. Venue: Tolka Park. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Shelbourne has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Derry City has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Shelbourne scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.39. Derry City scores 1.41 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Shelbourne's games and 66% of Derry City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 52%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Derry City has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.53 per game. Shelbourne takes 13.9 shots per game, while Derry City takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Shelbourne leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Derry City leads at halftime in 34% and scores 0.90 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shelbourne's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). For Derry City, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.14 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% 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
Shelbourne are in poor recent form: they have failed to win any of their last five matches, scoring 5 goals and conceding 8. Derry City have been clearly more effective over the short term, winning 3 of their last 5 games and scoring 14 goals in the process, but they have won only 7% of their away matches. The hosts create more chances at home, averaging 14.21 shots and an xG of 1.58, compared with Derry City’s 10.64 shots and xG of 1.30 away from home. Neither defense looks reliable, with Shelbourne conceding an average of 1.71 goals at home and the visitors 1.50, while Derry City draw as many as 50% of their away matches. The combination of the visitors’ strong current form, their very low away win rate and the hosts’ advantage in chance creation most strongly supports a draw.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The “Yes” pick is supported by a high seasonal BTTS frequency: 60% in Shelbourne matches and 71% in Derry City fixtures, compared with the league average of 60%. Both teams recorded BTTS in 4 of their last 5 matches, or 80% each, while Derry City scored an average of 2.8 goals and conceded 2.2 during this period. Shelbourne have managed just 1.0 goals scored across their last five appearances, but the visitors’ defense kept a clean sheet in only 14% of matches and typically allowed opponents an xG of 1.68. The hosts have also created solid chances throughout the season, recording an xG of 1.90 and 5.93 shots on target per match, while their defense allowed opponents an xG of 2.05 across the last five fixtures. These figures indicate a genuine chance of goals at both ends, although greater instability in Shelbourne’s attack limits confidence in the prediction.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is on Over 1.5, as at least 2 goals were scored in 73% of Shelbourne’s matches and 71% of Derry City’s games. Derry City are in excellent attacking form, scoring 14 goals in their last 5 matches—an average of 2.8 per game—while Shelbourne conceded an average of 1.6 goals during this period. However, the hosts have a solid basis for responding, with a season xG of 1.90, while Derry City allow an average of 1.68 xG away from home and concede 1.50 goals per match. Over 2.5 landed in 60% and 80% of the teams’ last five matches, respectively, but the season-long percentage for this line is closer to 50%, which is why Over 2.5 offers a smaller edge than the safer Over 1.5. The projected total of 2.97 goals points to an open game, but Under 3.5 remains more frequent, supported by the fact that it has landed in 60% of Shelbourne’s and 79% of Derry City’s matches this season.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Derry City are showing clearly superior current form: they have won 3 of their last 5 matches and averaged 2.8 goals per game, while Shelbourne have failed to win any of their matches, scoring just 1.0 goal per game. The signal for an away advantage from the outset is strong, as Derry were leading at the break in 3 of their last 5 appearances, whereas Shelbourne went into half-time trailing on as many as 3 occasions during the same period. Over the course of the season, the hosts have stronger underlying metrics, including an xG of 1.90 compared with 1.30, but their recent defense has conceded an average of 1.6 goals, while Derry score 1.4 goals per game after half-time. The visitors have also won 60% of their recent matches, making the HT/FT scenario of Derry leading at half-time and securing the victory the most likely outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Shelbourne | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.28 |
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.
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 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Shelbourne · 1.41 goals / game - Derry City
Shelbourne scores in 79% of games (22 of 28 games), while Derry City keeps a clean sheet in 24% (7 of 29 games).
Derry City scores in 76% of games (22 of 29 games), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 28 games).
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 - Shelbourne
Over / Under - Derry City
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.
Derry City is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Shelbourne · 1.34 pts / game - Derry City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Derry City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 24%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
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 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 3.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* 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 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Shelbourne
Derry City
* 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
| Shelbourne | Liga | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.71 | 2.75 | • 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 60% | ▲ 66% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 51% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 25% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 72% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Shelbourne's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses against Derry City. Games average 2.14 goals, and both teams scored in 57% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shelbourne vs Derry City?
The Premier Division match finished Shelbourne 0:1 Derry City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shelbourne and Derry City?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Shelbourne won 2, Derry City won 3 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.14 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shelbourne vs Derry City?
Shelbourne score 1.32 goals per game on average and Derry City 1.41. The Premier Division average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Shelbourne's matches and 66% of Derry City's.
What form are Shelbourne and Derry City in?
Over the last 5 games Shelbourne have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Derry City 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shelbourne vs Derry City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.