Waterford vs Shelbourne (League of Ireland Premier Division) was played on 2 August 2026 and finished 1–0.
Waterford vs Shelbourne: 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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Waterford vs Shelbourne: match preview and analysis
Waterford edged Shelbourne 1‑0 at the home ground, a narrow victory that lifted the Waterford side to eighth place with 33 points from 30 games, having scored 40 and conceded 49. The win narrowed the gap to the league’s sixth‑placed side, Shelbourne, who remain on 36 points after their 37‑40 goal record. Both clubs have split their head‑to‑head meetings this season, each having won once and drawn once, so the result kept the rivalry perfectly balanced. With the three points, Waterford now sit just three points behind Shelbourne, intensifying the chase for a top‑six finish as the season draws on.
Waterford vs Shelbourne: 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.
Waterford vs Shelbourne: head to head
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How did Waterford vs Shelbourne end?
Waterford beat Shelbourne 1–0.
When and where was the match played?
2 August 2026, kick-off at 15:00, at Regional Sports Centre. Referee: L. Keating.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Waterford: 7th (43 points), Shelbourne: 4th (49 points).
What is the head-to-head record of Waterford vs Shelbourne?
Waterford: 0, Draws: 1, Shelbourne: 1.
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