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League of Ireland Premier Division · 22 May 2026 · 19:45

Shelbourne vs Waterford: match facts, form and head-to-head – 22 May 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division

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Shelbourne vs Waterford (League of Ireland Premier Division) was played on 22 May 2026 and finished 2–1.

Shelbourne vs Waterford: table and team form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Shamrock Rovers3620-8-859:3868
2Bohemians3619-8-963:4465
3St Patrick's Athletic3617-9-1055:3160
4Shelbourne3612-13-1152:5049
5Derry City3611-15-1050:4748
6Dundalk3611-12-1355:5945
7Waterford3610-13-1354:6143
8Drogheda United3711-10-1646:5843
9Galway United3610-12-1446:5342
10Sligo Rovers365-10-2128:6625
11UCD10-0-11:20

Recent matches

Shelbourne

24 AprLShelbourne 3–4 Drogheda United
1 MayWDundalk 1–2 Shelbourne
4 MayDBohemians 2–2 Shelbourne
8 MayDShelbourne 0–0 Sligo Rovers
15 MayWSt Patrick's Athletic 0–1 Shelbourne

Waterford

1 MayLShamrock Rovers 1–0 Waterford
4 MayDWaterford 3–3 Dundalk
8 MayLSt Patrick's Athletic 4–1 Waterford
15 MayDWaterford 2–2 Derry City
18 MayWWaterford 2–1 Drogheda United

Shelbourne vs Waterford: match analysis

Shelbourne edged a tight league clash at home, beating Waterford 2‑1 to move into seventh place with 36 points, having scored 38 and conceded 42 from 30 games. The win nudged them just two points clear of eighth‑placed Waterford, who remain on 34 points after their 42‑51 goal record. Both sides have now split their head‑to‑head encounters this season, each with a victory and a draw. The three‑point gap at the top of the table means the result could prove pivotal as the two clubs chase European spots.

Shelbourne vs Waterford: team comparison

ShelbourneWaterford
62%Form38%
49%Attack51%
55%Defence45%
50%Head to head50%
54%Overall46%

Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.

Shelbourne vs Waterford: head to head

0Shelbourne
1Draws
0Waterford
6/2/26 · Waterford 1–1 Shelbourne

Shelbourne vs Waterford: frequently asked questions

How did Shelbourne vs Waterford end?

Shelbourne beat Waterford 2–1.

When and where was the match played?

22 May 2026 at 19:45, venue: Tolka Park. Referee: A. Hunter.

Where do the teams stand in the table?

Shelbourne: 4th (49 points), Waterford: 7th (43 points).

What is the head-to-head record of Shelbourne vs Waterford?

Shelbourne: 0, Draws: 1, Waterford: 0.

More matches: League of Ireland Premier Division

Galway United vs Bohemians 22 MayDerry City vs St Patrick's Athletic 22 MayShamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers 22 MayDrogheda United vs Dundalk 22 MayDerry City vs Shelbourne 25 MayBohemians vs Shamrock Rovers 25 May

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