Head-to-head overview
20 meetings- GalwayWins
- 0
- Draws20.0% of meetings
- 4
- Shamrock RoversWins
- 16
- Goals per match
- 2.25
- Over 2.5 goals
- 40.0%
- Both teams scored
- 45.0%
| Date | Season | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 |
2026
|
Shamrock Rovers3–1Galway |
| 2026-05-08 |
2026
|
Galway1–3Shamrock Rovers |
| 2026-03-20 |
2026
|
Shamrock Rovers2–0Galway |
| 2025-10-28 |
2025
|
Shamrock Rovers1–0Galway |
| 2025-08-10 |
2025
|
Galway0–0Shamrock Rovers |
| 2025-05-30 |
2025
|
Shamrock Rovers0–0Galway |
| 2025-04-04 |
2025
|
Galway0–1Shamrock Rovers |
| 2024-09-16 |
2024
|
Galway1–2Shamrock Rovers |
| 2024-08-25 |
2024
|
Shamrock Rovers1–1Galway |
| 2024-04-26 |
2024
|
Shamrock Rovers1–1Galway |
| 2024-03-15 |
2024
|
Galway0–1Shamrock Rovers |
| 2017-08-18 |
2017
|
Galway1–2Shamrock Rovers |
| 2017-05-22 |
2017
|
Shamrock Rovers2–0Galway |
| 2017-03-13 |
2017
|
Galway1–2Shamrock Rovers |
| 2016-09-23 |
2016
|
Shamrock Rovers4–2Galway |
| 2016-09-06 |
2016
|
Galway0–1Shamrock Rovers |
| 2016-04-01 |
2016
|
Shamrock Rovers2–0Galway |
| 2015-09-25 |
2015
|
Shamrock Rovers2–0Galway |
| 2015-06-26 |
2015
|
Galway1–2Shamrock Rovers |
| 2015-04-03 |
2015
|
Shamrock Rovers3–0Galway |
Recent matches
Galway
| Date | Season | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 |
2026
|
Galway1–1Shelbourne |
| 2026-09-18 |
2026
|
Derry City1–0Galway |
| 2026-09-14 |
2026
|
Sligo Rovers1–3Galway |
| 2026-09-11 |
2026
|
Galway2–3Bohemians |
| 2026-08-28 |
2026
|
Galway1–1Shelbourne |
| 2026-08-21 |
2026
|
Dundalk1–2Galway |
| 2026-08-07 |
2026
|
Galway0–0Drogheda |
| 2026-08-02 |
2026
|
Bohemians1–1Galway |
Shamrock Rovers
| Date | Season | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 |
2026
|
Shamrock Rovers3–2Waterford |
| 2026-09-11 |
2026
|
St. Patricks2–0Shamrock Rovers |
| 2026-09-04 |
2026
|
Shamrock Rovers0–0Shelbourne |
| 2026-08-30 |
2026
|
Derry City3–3Shamrock Rovers |
| 2026-08-07 |
2026
|
Shamrock Rovers3–2Dundalk |
| 2026-07-31 |
2026
|
Drogheda0–0Shamrock Rovers |
| 2026-07-03 |
2026
|
Sligo Rovers1–2Shamrock Rovers |
| 2026-06-26 |
2026
|
Shamrock Rovers3–1Galway |
Galway
Shamrock Rovers
Wins
25%
50%
Over 2.5 goals
38%
62%
Both teams scored
75%
62%
Clean sheets
12%
25%
Home & away results
This season · 2026
Galway
| Home | Away | 1st goal | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Galway | 2–2 | St. Patricks | 1 | 13′ Away |
| 7 | Galway | 1–3 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 2′ Away |
| 7 | Galway | 2–4 | Bohemians | 3 | 25′ Away |
| 7 | Galway | 2–3 | Bohemians | 3 | 31′ Home |
| 7 | Galway | 2–1 | Derry City | 4 | 16′ Home |
| 7 | Galway | 2–1 | Derry City | 4 | 24′ Home |
| 7 | Galway | 2–2 | Dundalk | 5 | 12′ Away |
| 7 | Galway | 0–1 | Dundalk | 5 | 90+1′ Away |
| 7 | Galway | 1–1 | Shelbourne | 6 | 80′ Away |
| 7 | Galway | 1–1 | Shelbourne | 6 | 45+5′ Home |
| 7 · Galway | |||||
| 7 | Galway | 4–3 | Waterford | 8 | — |
| 7 | Galway | 0–0 | Waterford | 8 | – |
| 7 | Galway | 0–1 | Drogheda | 9 | 90+1′ Away |
| 7 | Galway | 0–0 | Drogheda | 9 | – |
| 7 | Galway | 1–0 | Sligo Rovers | 10 | 19′ Home |
| 7 | Galway | 3–2 | Sligo Rovers | 10 | 34′ Home |
Shamrock Rovers
| Home | Away | 1st goal | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Patricks | 0–1 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 9′ Away |
| 1 | St. Patricks | 2–0 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 4′ Home |
| 2 · Shamrock Rovers | |||||
| 3 | Bohemians | 3–2 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 26′ Home |
| 3 | Bohemians | 1–2 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 21′ Home |
| 4 | Derry City | 1–0 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 26′ Home |
| 4 | Derry City | 3–3 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 2′ Home |
| 5 | Dundalk | 1–0 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 78′ Home |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 2–2 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 8′ Home |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 2–1 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 31′ Home |
| 7 | Galway | 1–3 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 2′ Away |
| 8 | Waterford | 1–1 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 70′ Home |
| 8 | Waterford | 0–2 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 37′ Away |
| 9 | Drogheda | 0–0 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | – |
| 9 | Drogheda | 0–0 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | – |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 0–2 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 40′ Away |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 1–2 | Shamrock Rovers | 2 | 13′ Home |
Galway Home
Shamrock Rovers Away
Wins
Over 1.5
Over 2.5
Over 3.5
Both teams scored
Clean sheets
Scores first
Season analysis
Home, away & overall
Premier Division · 2026 · Completed league matches only.
Galway
| Goals & results | Home16 matches | Away16 matches | Overall32 matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points / match | 1.31 | 1.06 | 1.19 |
| Draws | 37.5% | 31.2% | 34.4% |
| Goals scored / match | 1.44 | 1.19 | 1.31 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.56 | 1.44 | 1.50 |
| Total goals / match | 3.00 | 2.62 | 2.81 |
| Failed to score | 25.0% | 31.2% | 28.1% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 43.8% | 56.2% | 50.0% |
Scoring first & comebacks
| Match situation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores first → leads at half-time | —— | —— |
| Scores first → wins | —— | —— |
| Concedes first → wins | —— | —— |
Scoring order known: 15/16 home.Scoring order known: 31/32 overall. Percentages are shown only when the required data is complete.
Goal timing
Home matches| Minutes | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| 0–15 | — | — |
| 16–30 | — | — |
| 31–45 | — | — |
| 46–60 | — | — |
| 61–75 | — | — |
| 76–90 | — | — |
Goal-minute data is not available. “—” means unavailable, not zero. The 31–45 and 76–90 intervals include stoppage time.
Shamrock Rovers
| Goals & results | Home15 matches | Away16 matches | Overall31 matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points / match | 2.40 | 1.44 | 1.90 |
| Draws | 20.0% | 31.2% | 25.8% |
| Goals scored / match | 1.87 | 1.31 | 1.58 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.87 | 1.12 | 1.00 |
| Total goals / match | 2.73 | 2.44 | 2.58 |
| Failed to score | 6.7% | 31.2% | 19.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 53.3% | 56.2% | 54.8% |
Scoring first & comebacks
| Match situation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores first → leads at half-time | 4 of 413 of 15 | 100%87% |
| Scores first → wins | 4 of 413 of 15 | 100%87% |
| Concedes first → wins | 2 of 104 of 13 | 20%31% |
Scoring order known: 16/16 away.Scoring order known: 31/31 overall. Percentages are shown only when the required data is complete.
Goal timing
Away matches| Minutes | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| 0–15 | 2 | 5 |
| 16–30 | 3 | 4 |
| 31–45 | 4 | 3 |
| 46–60 | 2 | 2 |
| 61–75 | 3 | 2 |
| 76–90 | 7 | 2 |
Goal-minute data is not available. “—” means unavailable, not zero. The 31–45 and 76–90 intervals include stoppage time.
Two perspectives
What each model says about this match
The strength model considers results adjusted for opponent quality; the goals model uses recent form. Differences between them deserve a closer look.
| Model | Galway | Draw | Shamrock Rovers | How it works |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength (Elo) | 26.7% | 26.5% | 46.8% | Historical results adjusted for opponent quality and the league's home advantage |
| Goals (Poisson) | 17.8% | 20.2% | 59.8% | Each team's recent attack and defence relative to the league average |
1.06–2.13
Model expected goals
59.5%
Probability of over 2.5 goals
56.0%
Both teams to score
1-2
Most likely score, at 9.9%
Most likely scores
1-29.9%
0-29.4%
1-19.3%
0-18.8%
1-37.0%
0-36.7%
Strength and dominance
Team strength and finishing efficiency
Recent results need context. These measures account for opponent quality and the balance of play.
| Measure | Galway | Shamrock Rovers | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength (Elo) | 1496 | 1639 | The league average is 1500. A higher rating indicates stronger results after adjusting for opponent quality. |
| Change over the last 10 | 18 | 4 | Rating gained or lost over the last ten matches |
| Opposition strength | 1546 | 1518 | Average opponent rating over the last 20 matches. Above 1500 indicates a tougher schedule. |
Goals
When teams score and how matches unfold
Averages hide the distribution. Teams with similar goals per match can have very different patterns of scorelines.
Goals by half
| Team | 1H scored | 2H scored | 1H conceded | 2H conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | 0.55 | 0.80 | 0.70 | 0.85 |
| Shamrock Rovers | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.65 | 0.45 |
Total goals
| Team | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | 5% | 22% | 30% | 15% | 28% |
| Shamrock Rovers | 8% | 22% | 22% | 25% | 22% |
Context
Coming into the match
Home and away performance, rest since the last match, and each team's manager.
1.00
Galway at home, 11 matches
1.40
Shamrock Rovers away, 10 matches
21d
Days of rest for Galway
28d
Days of rest for Shamrock Rovers
—
Manager of Galway
—
Manager of Shamrock Rovers
0
Matches for Galway in the last 14 days
0
Matches for Shamrock Rovers in the last 14 days
21
Points for Galway behind the leaders, and 0 above the relegation zone
0
Points for Shamrock Rovers behind the leaders, and 21 above the relegation zone
2.57
League goals per match
30.4%
League draw rate
Statistics
Side-by-side comparison
Averages over each team's last 20 matches. The left bar represents Galway, the right bar represents Shamrock Rovers.
On the ball
4.18
4.75
corners
13.1
10.2
fouls
2.31
2.65
yellow cards
Recent form
| Team | Last 10 | PPG | goals | streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | DLWLDWDDDW | 1.40 | 1.30–1.10 | 1D |
| Shamrock Rovers | WLDDWDWWDW | 1.90 | 1.70–1.20 | 1W |
At half-time
| Team | ahead | level | behind | comeback wins | lead lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Shamrock Rovers | 9 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
Squads
Injuries and suspensions
0 players reported unavailable or doubtful across both teams, with the reason.
Galway
No absences reported.
Shamrock Rovers
No absences reported.
Newsroom
News about both teams
No recent news linked to these teams.