Shelbourne and Cork City face each other in an official match of the 2025 Premier Division season. The game takes place at Tolka Park on Friday, 04/07/2025, at 19:45 (UK Time).
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How Shelbourne arrives for the match
Shelbourne comes into the match having played 24 games in the Premier Division so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 11 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 13 draws, and 7 losses.
Shelbourne's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 27 goals were scored in the Premier Division, averaging 1.13 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.07.
The offense system of Shelbourne is led by John Martin as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Evan Caffrey, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.08 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.
How Cork City arrives for the match
On the other hand, Cork City comes into the match having played 22 games in the Premier Division so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 0.68 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses.
Cork City's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the Premier Division, averaging 1.05 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.05.
The offense system of Cork City is led by Ruairi Keating as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Cathal O'Sullivan, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1.73 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 38 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.73.
Both Teams in the Standings
To provide context on how both teams are coming into this match, we present here the current campaigns of the two clubs at this moment.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers |
28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 48 | 24 | +24 | 56 | 2.00 |
| 2 |
Derry City |
30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 44 | 35 | +9 | 49 | 1.63 |
| 3 |
Bohemians |
30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 39 | 30 | +9 | 47 | 1.57 |
| 4 |
Shelbourne |
28 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 35 | 29 | +6 | 42 | 1.50 |
| 5 |
St Patrick's Athl. |
29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 29 | +6 | 42 | 1.45 |
| 6 |
Drogheda United |
29 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 31 | 28 | +3 | 42 | 1.45 |
| 7 |
Waterford |
29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 33 | 50 | -17 | 34 | 1.17 |
| 8 |
Galway United |
29 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 30 | 38 | -8 | 30 | 1.03 |
| 9 |
Sligo Rovers |
29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 35 | 47 | -12 | 30 | 1.03 |
| 10 |
Cork City |
29 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 29 | 49 | -20 | 22 | 0.76 |
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Data and Statistics for Shelbourne vs Cork City
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Home Team
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L W L |
1.33 |
| Home | L L W D W |
1.33 |
| Away | D D W D L |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.21 | 2.25 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 1.13 | 1.17 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 58% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 33% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.93 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.36 | 1.46 |
Away Team
Cork City
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L D |
0.68 |
| Home | D D L D L |
1.08 |
| Away | L L L L D |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 9% | 17% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.77 | 2.25 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 1.73 | 1.25 | 2.3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 82% | 75% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 5% | 8% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 25% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 25% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.51 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.49 | 1.95 |
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Facts and Curiosities for Shelbourne vs Cork City
The bookmakers place Shelbourne as the favorite to win the match, with a 59% chance of victory. During the analysis of this prediction, the average odds were as follows:
Shelbourne - 1.69.
Draw - 4.17.
Cork City - 6.33.
The last game between the teams took place on 30/05/2025, in the Premier Division, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
