Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl.: match statistics
Shelbourne presents solid form with three victories in their last five matches and an impressive average xG of 2.04 in home games, indicating offensive potential. However, it is concerning that in two home matches this season they have not recorded a single victory (100% draws). St Patrick's Athletic occupies a higher position in the table and shows good overall form, but their away statistics are alarming – they have not won any match on the road this season (50% losses, 50% draws) and have not scored a goal in away matches (0% efficiency). Considering the hosts' strong offense in recent matches (11 goals in 5 games) and the defensive issues of both teams, I expect an open match. Shelbourne's possession advantage (69% vs 42%) could be key, but the history of draws at home and St Patrick's difficulties on the road suggest that a draw is the most probable scenario.
Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl.: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Shelbourne played St Patrick's Athl. in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 6 March 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Shelbourne: 1-2-0, 1.67 points/match. St Patrick's Athl.: 2-1-1, 1.75 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shelbourne scores 1.33 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. St Patrick's Athl. scores 1.25 and concedes 0.50. League average: 2.38 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shelbourne 100%, St Patrick's Athl. 0%. Over 2.5: Shelbourne 33%, St Patrick's Athl. 25%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 38%.
xG, shots and style
Shelbourne has higher xG: 2.04 vs 1.61. Shelbourne: 20.3 shots per match, St Patrick's Athl.: 15.0.
Match halves
Shelbourne: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.00. St Patrick's Athl.: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Shelbourne: 61-75 (2 goals). St Patrick's Athl.: 16-30 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.38 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 38%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 2-2-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 25%.
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 presents solid form with three victories in their last five matches and an impressive average xG of 2.04 in home games, indicating offensive potential. However, it is concerning that in two home matches this season they have not recorded a single victory (100% draws). St Patrick's Athletic occupies a higher position in the table and shows good overall form, but their away statistics are alarming – they have not won any match on the road this season (50% losses, 50% draws) and have not scored a goal in away matches (0% efficiency). Considering the hosts' strong offense in recent matches (11 goals in 5 games) and the defensive issues of both teams, I expect an open match. Shelbourne's possession advantage (69% vs 42%) could be key, but the history of draws at home and St Patrick's difficulties on the road suggest that a draw is the most probable scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Shelbourne | St Patrick's Athl. | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 23% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.29 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
St Patrick's Athl. is 5% better for: last-5 form.
1.67 pts / match - Shelbourne · 1.75 pts / match - St Patrick's Athl.
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 6% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Shelbourne · 1.25 goals / match - St Patrick's Athl.
St Patrick's Athl. is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Shelbourne · 0.5 goals / match - St Patrick's Athl.
Shelbourne scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while St Patrick's Athl. keeps a clean sheet in 75% (3 of 4 matches).
St Patrick's Athl. scores in 50% of matches (2 of 4 matches), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shelbourne
Over / Under - St Patrick's Athl.
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
St Patrick's Athl. is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / match - Shelbourne · 1.5 pts / match - St Patrick's Athl.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
St Patrick's Athl. - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.50 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 25% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 75% |
| No goal | 75% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Shelbourne
St Patrick's Athl.
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | St Patrick's Athl. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.33 | 2.38 | ▼ 1.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 48% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 38% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 62% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | • 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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
Recent meetings (4): Shelbourne 2 - 2 - 0 St Patrick's Athl.. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 25% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl.?
The Premier Division match finished Shelbourne 2:3 St Patrick's Athl.. 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 St Patrick's Athl.?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Shelbourne won 2, St Patrick's Athl. won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl.?
Shelbourne score 1.33 goals per game on average and St Patrick's Athl. 1.25. The Premier Division average is 2.38 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 38% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Shelbourne's matches and 0% of St Patrick's Athl.'s.
What form are Shelbourne and St Patrick's Athl. in?
Over the last 5 games Shelbourne have a 1-2-0 record (1.67 points per game) and St Patrick's Athl. 2-1-1 (1.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl.?
The statistical background for Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl. — 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.