Shelbourne FC vs Sligo Rovers FC: prediction, stats and odds

Overview

What the numbers say about this match.

Shelbourne FC vs Sligo Rovers FC is a Premier Division match on Friday, 9 October 2026, kicking off at 15:45 (America/Sao_Paulo). Bookmaker odds make Shelbourne FC the favourite with a 67% implied chance to win, against 12% for Sligo Rovers FC and 21% for a draw. Over 2.5 goals is expected in 57% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 57%. Recent form: Shelbourne FC D L L W D, Sligo Rovers FC D L L L L.

Shelbourne FC averages 0.88 points per game at home, Sligo Rovers FC 0.56 away.
Shelbourne FC scores 123% more goals per match than Sligo Rovers FC in these venues.
Shelbourne FC concedes 3% fewer goals per match than Sligo Rovers FC in these venues.
Over 2.5 goals is expected in 57% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 57%.
Expect about 8.9 corner kicks in this match.

Data from FootyStats. Updated 2 Oct 2026, 17:37

Recent form

Last five completed matches before this one.

Shelbourne FC

D

@ Galway United FC 1 - 1

W

@ Dundalk FC 2 - 3

L

Drogheda United FC 1 - 2

L

Derry City FC 0 - 1

D

@ Shamrock Rovers FC 0 - 0

Sligo Rovers FC

L

St Patricks Athletic FC 0 - 1

L

Galway United FC 1 - 3

L

@ Drogheda United FC 2 - 0

L

@ Bohemian FC 3 - 0

D

Waterford FC 0 - 0

Team comparison

How both teams have performed this season.

Shelbourne FC Sligo Rovers FC

Points per game

0.88 0.56

Win %

19% 13%

Goals scored / match

1.25 0.56

Goals conceded / match

1.69 1.75

Total goals / match

2.94 2.31

Both teams scored (BTTS) %

75% 38%

Goals and BTTS

How often matches of each team finish above a number of goals.

Shelbourne FC Sligo Rovers FC

Over 0.5 goals

88% 88%

Over 1.5 goals

81% 69%

Over 2.5 goals

69% 44%

Over 3.5 goals

25% 19%

Over 4.5 goals

19% 13%

BTTS

75% 38%

First and second half

Who starts and who finishes stronger.

Shelbourne FC Sligo Rovers FC

First half points per game

1.13 0.63

Leading at half time %

19% 6%

Drawing at half time %

56% 44%

Trailing at half time %

25% 50%

Goals scored in 1st half / match

0.56 0.19

Goals scored in 2nd half / match

0.69 0.38

Corners

Corner kicks per match.

Shelbourne FC Sligo Rovers FC

Corners won / match

5.06 3.81

Corners conceded / match

4.06 7.56

Total corners in their matches

9.12 11.37

Over 6.5 corners

69% 88%

Over 7.5 corners

69% 81%

Over 8.5 corners

63% 75%

Cards

Bookings per match.

Shelbourne FC Sligo Rovers FC

Cards / match

2.88 2.31

Over 2.5 cards

81% 69%

Over 3.5 cards

81% 44%

Over 4.5 cards

69% 38%

Over 5.5 cards

50% 19%

Over 6.5 cards

25% 6%

Shots and possession

How teams create chances.

Shelbourne FC Sligo Rovers FC

Shots / match

14.44 8.19

Shots on target / match

4.25 2.38

Shots off target / match

10.19 5.81

Shot conversion rate

9% 7%

Shots per goal scored

11.55 14.56

Average possession

56% 46%

Offsides and fouls

Shelbourne FC Sligo Rovers FC

Offsides / match

1.88 1.69

Over 0.5 offsides

88% 94%

Over 1.5 offsides

69% 44%

Over 2.5 offsides

25% 31%

Fouls / match

11.31 9.31

Goals by minute

When each team scores and concedes this season.

Scored Conceded

Shelbourne FC

0-10'

2

6

11-20'

6

3

21-30'

1

5

31-40'

6

5

41-50'

4

51-60'

4

7

61-70'

7

6

71-80'

7

1

81-90'

5

8

Sligo Rovers FC

0-10'

2

5

11-20'

4

6

21-30'

4

31-40'

1

5

41-50'

4

5

51-60'

4

61-70'

1

6

71-80'

0

7

81-90'

4

12

Odds

Bookmaker prices next to the chance the statistics give.

MarketOddsChance

Shelbourne FC to win 1.39

67%

Draw 4.50

21%

Sligo Rovers FC to win 7.80

12%

Players

Players with the most minutes this season, by position.

Shelbourne FC

Goalkeeper

Wessel Speel 2160' 0 G 0 A

Defender

Kameron Malcolm Ledwidge 2737' 0 G 1 A

Sam Bone 1550' 1 G 2 A

Milan Bernhard Mbeng 1406' 0 G 2 A

Patrick Barrett 1368' 2 G 0 A

Midfielder

Harry Wood 2015' 10 G 5 A

Evan Caffrey 1972' 1 G 0 A

Kerr Mcinroy 1886' 1 G 2 A

Jack Henry-Francis 1640' 2 G 2 A

Forward

Daniel Kelly 1814' 6 G 3 A

John Martin 1025' 6 G 2 A

Cards per 90 minutes

Sean Boyd0.54

Maill Lundgren0.53

Rodrigo Costa Freitas0.48

Patrick Barrett0.46

Daniel Kelly0.45

Alistair Coote0.45

Sligo Rovers FC

Goalkeeper

Sam Sargeant 2700' 0 G 0 A

Defender

Gareth McElroy 2675' 1 G 0 A

Jeannot Esua 2087' 1 G 1 A

Oliver Denham 1984' 0 G 0 A

Sean McHale 1510' 1 G 0 A

Midfielder

Carl McHugh 1917' 1 G 1 A

Player 42458 1620' 0 G 0 A

Archie Meekison 1586' 2 G 3 A

Darie Patton 1434' 1 G 0 A

Forward

William Fitzgerald 2516' 4 G 5 A

Cian Kavanagh 1957' 6 G 2 A

Cards per 90 minutes

Carl McHugh0.47

Luke Pearce0.46

Sebastian Quirk0.40

Shane Blaney0.21

Darie Patton0.19

Oliver Denham0.18

League table

Both teams are highlighted.

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	St Patricks Athletic FC	32	17	8	7	52	25	27	59
2	Shamrock Rovers FC	31	17	8	6	49	31	18	59
3	Bohemian FC	31	16	8	7	55	37	18	56
4	Derry City FC	32	9	14	9	45	42	3	41
5	Dundalk FC	32	10	11	11	49	53	-4	41
6	Shelbourne FC	32	9	13	10	42	45	-3	40
7	Galway United FC	32	9	11	12	42	48	-6	38
8	Waterford FC	32	7	13	12	44	54	-10	34
9	Drogheda United FC	32	8	10	14	38	51	-13	34
10	Sligo Rovers FC	32	5	8	19	24	54	-30	23

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this match.

When does Shelbourne FC vs Sligo Rovers FC kick off?

Shelbourne FC vs Sligo Rovers FC is a Premier Division match on Friday, 9 October 2026, kicking off at 15:45 (America/Sao_Paulo).

Who is favoured to win Shelbourne FC vs Sligo Rovers FC?

Bookmaker odds make Shelbourne FC the favourite with a 67% implied chance to win, against 12% for Sligo Rovers FC and 21% for a draw.

How many goals are expected in Shelbourne FC vs Sligo Rovers FC?

Over 2.5 goals has a 57% chance. Matches of these teams average 2.63 goals.

Will both teams score in Shelbourne FC vs Sligo Rovers FC?

Both teams to score has a 57% chance.

How many corners and cards are expected in Shelbourne FC vs Sligo Rovers FC?

About 8.9 corner kicks are expected. About 5.2 cards are expected.

What is the recent form of Shelbourne FC and Sligo Rovers FC?

Shelbourne FC: D L L W D. Sligo Rovers FC: D L L L L.

Glossary

What these terms mean.

BTTS: Both teams to score: each team scores at least one goal.
Clean sheet: A match where the team does not concede a goal.
Failed to score: A match where the team does not score a goal.
xG: Expected goals: the quality of the chances a team creates.
xGA: Expected goals against: the quality of the chances a team allows.
Points per game: Average points per match: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw.
Home / Away: The home team's results at home against the visitor's results away. "Overall" uses all matches.
Over 2.5 goals: Three or more goals in the match.