Waterford FC 1-2 Shamrock
Updated
Shamrock won: Waterford FC 1-2 Shamrock in the League of Ireland (Round 30) on Mon, 22 Sept 2025 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Tom Lonergan 90'. Shamrock goals: Joshua Honohan 28', Matthew Healy 72'. Expected goals: 0.64-1.40. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Joshua Honohan (8.2).
Match report
Shamrock beat Waterford FC 2-1
Shamrock narrowly beat Waterford FC 2-1 away from home at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Monday 22 September in the League of Ireland.
Joshua Honohan put Shamrock ahead on 28' (0-1), Matthew Healy made it 0-2 on 72' and Tom Lonergan pulled one back for Waterford FC on 90' (1-2).
Waterford FC had 45% of the ball, shots were 10-14 (2-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.64-1.40.
Joshua Honohan (Shamrock Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 2,312. Referee: Robert Harvey.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Shamrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.64 | 1.40 |
| Total shots | 10 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 14 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 304 (78%) | 392 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total shots | 10 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 8 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan, Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Ryan Burke, Jesse Dempsey, Sam Glenfield, Jordan Rossiter, James Olayinka, Josh Miles, Trae Coyle, Padraig Amond
Shamrock (3-5-2): Edward McGinty, Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Adam Matthews, Darragh Nugent, Matthew Healy, Aaron McEneff, Joshua Honohan, Daniel Mandroiu, John McGovern
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Kacper Radkowski (Waterford FC)
- 28' · Goal · Joshua Honohan (Shamrock)
- 39' · Yellow card · James Olayinka (Waterford FC)
- 40' · Yellow card · Cory O'Sullivan (Shamrock)
- 49' · Yellow card · Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 57' · Substitution · Tom Lonergan for Trae Coyle (Waterford FC)
- 68' · Yellow card · Josh Miles (Waterford FC)
- 70' · Substitution · Dylan Watts for Daniel Mandroiu (Shamrock)
- 70' · Substitution · Rory Gaffney for Aaron McEneff (Shamrock)
- 70' · Substitution · Graham Burke for John McGovern (Shamrock)
- 72' · Goal · Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 75' · Yellow card · Jesse Dempsey (Waterford FC)
- 81' · Substitution · Kyle White for Jesse Dempsey (Waterford FC)
- 87' · Substitution · Sean Kavanagh for Joshua Honohan (Shamrock)
- 87' · Substitution · Gary O'Neil for Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 88' · Substitution · Muhammadu Faal for Josh Miles (Waterford FC)
- 90' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 2, draws 2, Shamrock 22.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Shamrock?
Shamrock won, 1-2 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 22 Sept 2025.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Shamrock?
Mon, 22 Sept 2025, 18:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Shamrock?
In 26 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 2 wins, 2 draws, Shamrock 22 wins (goals 22-59).