Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers (League of Ireland Premier Division) was played on 8 May 2026 and finished 1–3.
Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 20-8-8 | 59:38 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 36 | 19-8-9 | 63:44 | 65 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 17-9-10 | 55:31 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 36 | 12-13-11 | 52:50 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 36 | 11-15-10 | 50:47 | 48 |
| 6 | Dundalk | 36 | 11-12-13 | 55:59 | 45 |
| 7 | Waterford | 36 | 10-13-13 | 54:61 | 43 |
| 8 | Galway United | 36 | 10-12-14 | 46:53 | 42 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 36 | 10-10-16 | 44:57 | 40 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 36 | 5-10-21 | 28:66 | 25 |
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Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers: match preview and analysis
Shamrock Rovers continued their dominant march up the table with a convincing 3‑1 away win over Galway United. The result lifted the champions to 56 points from 30 games, extending their lead at the summit, while Galway slipped further down to seventh with 34 points. Rovers’ attack, which has already netted 46 goals this season, proved too potent for the Galway side, whose defense has conceded 45. The win also cemented Rovers’ superiority in the head‑to‑head this campaign, having taken all three meetings against the Galway hosts so far.
Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers: team stats compared
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.
Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers: head to head
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How did Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers end?
Shamrock Rovers beat Galway United 3–1.
When and where was the match played?
8 May 2026, kick-off at 19:45, at Eamonn Deacy Park.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Galway United: 8th (42 points), Shamrock Rovers: 1st (68 points).
What is the head-to-head record of Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers?
Galway United: 0, Draws: 0, Shamrock Rovers: 1.
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