Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne: match statistics
Shelbourne are displaying significantly better form both in away matches and overall this season. The visitors have won 67% of their away matches and have not lost any, while Sligo Rovers have lost as many as 67% of their home games. The difference in efficiency is clear – Shelbourne score an average of 1.67 goals away with a 10% conversion rate, while the hosts net only 0.67 goals in home matches with a 5% conversion rate. Moreover, Sligo have not kept a single clean sheet at home and in 67% of cases they have failed to score. Shelbourne have better xG metrics (1.67 vs 1.29), higher ball possession (58% vs 54%), and significantly better form in their last five matches (1.6 PPG vs 0.8 PPG). All these factors point to an advantage for the visitors, although Sligo's home form calls for caution, hence a moderate probability of a draw.
Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sligo Rovers played against Shelbourne in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Sligo Rovers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Shelbourne has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sligo Rovers scores 0.43 goals per game and allows 1.57. Shelbourne scores 1.43 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 29% of Sligo Rovers's games and 86% of Shelbourne's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 57%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shelbourne has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.17 per game. Sligo Rovers takes 11.0 shots per game, while Shelbourne takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Sligo Rovers leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.14 goals per game after halftime. Shelbourne leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sligo Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For Shelbourne, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 4 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 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 are displaying significantly better form both in away matches and overall this season. The visitors have won 67% of their away matches and have not lost any, while Sligo Rovers have lost as many as 67% of their home games. The difference in efficiency is clear – Shelbourne score an average of 1.67 goals away with a 10% conversion rate, while the hosts net only 0.67 goals in home matches with a 5% conversion rate. Moreover, Sligo have not kept a single clean sheet at home and in 67% of cases they have failed to score. Shelbourne have better xG metrics (1.67 vs 1.29), higher ball possession (58% vs 54%), and significantly better form in their last five matches (1.6 PPG vs 0.8 PPG). All these factors point to an advantage for the visitors, although Sligo's home form calls for caution, hence a moderate probability of a draw.
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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
| Sligo Rovers | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 21% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.36 |
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.
Shelbourne is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.6 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.
Shelbourne is 233% better for: goals scored per game.
0.43 goals / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.43 goals / game - Shelbourne
Shelbourne is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.29 goals / game - Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers scores in 29% of games (2 of 7 meczów), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 meczów).
Shelbourne scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 meczów), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 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 - Sligo Rovers
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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.43 pts / game - Shelbourne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 14%. 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.
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| 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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (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
Sligo Rovers
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
| Sligo Rovers | Liga | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 46% | ▲ 86% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 43% | 41% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 33% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 62% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 57% | 72% | ▼ 57% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Sligo Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses against Shelbourne. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne?
The Premier Division match finished Sligo Rovers 0:1 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 Sligo Rovers and Shelbourne?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Sligo Rovers won 0, Shelbourne won 4 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Sligo Rovers score 0.43 goals per game on average and Shelbourne 1.43. The Premier Division average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Sligo Rovers's matches and 86% of Shelbourne's.
What form are Sligo Rovers and Shelbourne in?
Over the last 5 games Sligo Rovers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Shelbourne 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne?
The statistical background for Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.