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
Key match information
Sligo Rovers played Shelbourne in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Sligo Rovers: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Shelbourne: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sligo Rovers scores 0.43 and concedes 1.57 goals per match. Shelbourne scores 1.43 and concedes 1.29. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sligo Rovers 29%, Shelbourne 86%. Over 2.5: Sligo Rovers 43%, Shelbourne 57%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 41%.
xG, shots and style
Shelbourne has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.17. Sligo Rovers: 11.0 shots per match, Shelbourne: 14.3.
Match halves
Sligo Rovers: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.14. Shelbourne: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Sligo Rovers: 16-30 (1 goals). Shelbourne: 0-15 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 41%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-4. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 75%.
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Shelbourne is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.6 pts / match - 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 match.
0.43 goals / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.43 goals / match - Shelbourne
Shelbourne is 22% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.57 goals / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.29 goals / match - Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers scores in 29% of matches (2 of 7 matches), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 matches).
Shelbourne scores in 86% of matches (6 of 7 matches), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 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 - Sligo Rovers
Over / Under - Shelbourne
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.
Shelbourne is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.43 pts / match - Shelbourne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 14%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
* 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
| Sligo Rovers | Liga | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (4): Sligo Rovers 0 - 0 - 4 Shelbourne. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 75% matches.
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.