Shelbourne vs Galway United: match statistics
Shelbourne holds a higher league position (5th place) compared to Galway United (9th place), indicating the hosts' better overall form this season. Analysis of the last five matches shows Shelbourne's advantage in form – the hosts have earned 1.6 points per game and scored 9 goals, while the visitors have only 1.0 point per game and just 4 goals. Shelbourne remains unbeaten this season (1 draw), whereas Galway United has already suffered a defeat without earning any points. Recent match form (Shelbourne: dlwwd vs Galway: wdldl) and the goal difference speak in favor of the hosts. Considering the home advantage and better attacking form, Shelbourne has a real chance of victory, although Galway is capable of fighting for a draw, which reflects a moderate probability of a points split.
Shelbourne vs Galway United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shelbourne played against Galway United in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Shelbourne has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Galway United has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Shelbourne scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. Galway United scores 0.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.29 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Shelbourne's games and 0% of Galway United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 0%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shelbourne has the higher season xG average, 2.32 to 1.65 per game. Shelbourne takes 24.0 shots per game, while Galway United takes 16.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Shelbourne leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Galway United leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shelbourne's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Galway United, it is minutes 0-15 (0 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.29 goals. Both teams score in 43% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 3 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% 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 holds a higher league position (5th place) compared to Galway United (9th place), indicating the hosts' better overall form this season. Analysis of the last five matches shows Shelbourne's advantage in form – the hosts have earned 1.6 points per game and scored 9 goals, while the visitors have only 1.0 point per game and just 4 goals. Shelbourne remains unbeaten this season (1 draw), whereas Galway United has already suffered a defeat without earning any points. Recent match form (Shelbourne: dlwwd vs Galway: wdldl) and the goal difference speak in favor of the hosts. Considering the home advantage and better attacking form, Shelbourne has a real chance of victory, although Galway is capable of fighting for a draw, which reflects a moderate probability of a points split.
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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
| Shelbourne | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 21% | 19% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.00 |
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.
Shelbourne scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
Galway United scores in 0% of games (0 of 1 meczów), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 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 - Shelbourne
Over / Under - Galway United
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).
3 pts / game - Shelbourne · 1 pts / game - Galway United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Galway United - second-half results
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* 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 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Concedes most in 76-90 (1). 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
Shelbourne
Galway United
* 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 | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.29 | ▼ 1.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 43% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 43% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 36% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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 Shelbourne's perspective: 1 win, 3 draws and 0 losses against Galway United. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shelbourne vs Galway United?
The Premier Division match finished Shelbourne 1:1 Galway United. 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 Galway United?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Shelbourne won 1, Galway United won 0 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shelbourne vs Galway United?
Shelbourne score 1.00 goals per game on average and Galway United 0.00. The Premier Division average is 2.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Shelbourne's matches and 0% of Galway United's.
What form are Shelbourne and Galway United in?
Over the last 5 games Shelbourne have a 0-1-0 record (1.00 points per game) and Galway United 0-0-1 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shelbourne vs Galway United?
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.