Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers face each other in an official match of the 2026 Irish Premier League season. The game takes place at The Showgrounds on Friday, 03/07/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
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Sligo Rovers preview
Sligo Rovers comes into the match having played 22 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 0.91 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses.
Sligo Rovers's attack has scored 17 goals during this period. Out of this total, 17 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 0.77 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.77.
The offence system of Sligo Rovers is led by William Fitzgerald as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, William Fitzgerald, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 35 goals with an average of 1.59 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 35 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.59.
Rovers preview
On the other hand, Shamrock Rovers comes into the match having played 24 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.96 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses.
Shamrock Rovers's attack has scored 55 goals during this period. Out of this total, 38 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.58 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.53.
The offence system of Shamrock Rovers is led by Graham Burke as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Adam Brennan, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 0.88 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 36 matches, resulting in an average of 1.
Head to head: Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers
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Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L L W |
0.8 |
| Home | D L L D W |
1 |
| Away | L L W D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 27% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 2.64 | 2.09 |
| Scored | 0.77 | 1 | 0.55 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.64 | 1.55 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 45% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 27% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 36% | 64% |
| 1st to Score | 27% | 36% | 18% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.22 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
2.01 | 1.76 | 2.26 |
Shamrock Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L W |
2 |
| Home | W D W L W |
2 |
| Away | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 75% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.58 | 1.83 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 54% | 58% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 42% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 27% | 83% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.62 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.17 | 1.18 |
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