Shelbourne vs Dundalk: match facts, form and head-to-head – 3 April 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division

Shelbourne fell to a 2‑3 defeat at home to fourth‑placed Dundun, allowing the visitors to stretch their lead to 41 points while Shelbourne remain sixth on 36. The match tipped the goal balance further in Dundalk’s favour, taking them to a 47‑46 tally compared with Shelbourne’s 37‑40. The result also shifted the head‑to‑head record for the season, handing Dundalk their second win over the Shelbourne side after previously losing one of the earlier encounters. With three points still separating the two clubs, the battle for a European spot intensifies as the campaign heads into its final stretch.