Shamrock 4-1 Cork City
Updated
Shamrock won: Shamrock 4-1 Cork City in the League of Ireland (Round 20) on Fri, 20 Jun 2025 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Shamrock goals: Michael Noonan 6', Roberto Lopes 26', Michael Noonan 28', Rory Gaffney 49'. Cork City goals: Alex Nolan 69'. Expected goals: 1.40-1.22. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Michael Noonan (9).
Match report
Shamrock rout Cork City 4-1
Shamrock ran riot against Cork City 4-1 at Tallaght Stadium on Friday 20 June in the League of Ireland.
Michael Noonan put Shamrock ahead on 6' (1-0), Roberto Lopes made it 2-0 on 26', Michael Noonan made it 3-0 on 28', Rory Gaffney made it 4-0 on 49' and Alex Nolan pulled one back for Cork City on 69' (4-1).
Shamrock had 55% of the ball, shots were 15-12 (8-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.40-1.22.
Michael Noonan (Shamrock Rovers) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 4,355. Referee: Aaron O'Dowd.
Match stats
| Shamrock | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.40 | 1.22 |
| Total shots | 15 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 16 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 476 (91%) | 373 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total shots | 15 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 8 |
Lineups
Shamrock (3-3-1-3): Edward McGinty, Daniel Cleary, Cory O'Sullivan, Roberto Lopes, Daniel Mandroiu, John O'Sullivan, Trevor Clarke, Dylan Watts, Daniel Grant, Michael Noonan, Rory Gaffney
Cork City (3-3-4): Tein Troost, Darragh Crowley, Milan Mbeng, Freddie Anderson, Greg Bolger, Kitt Nelson, Evan McLaughlin, Cathal O'Sullivan, Malik Dijksteel, Joshua Fitzpatrick, Djenairo Daniels
Key events
- 5' · Yellow card · Greg Bolger (Cork City)
- 6' · Goal · Michael Noonan (Shamrock)
- 26' · Yellow card · Cathal O'Sullivan (Cork City)
- 26' · Goal · Roberto Lopes (Shamrock)
- 28' · Goal · Michael Noonan (Shamrock)
- 46' · Substitution · Sean Murray for Malik Dijksteel (Cork City)
- 46' · Substitution · Charlie Lyons for Kitt Nelson (Cork City)
- 46' · Substitution · Joshua Honohan for Roberto Lopes (Shamrock)
- 46' · Substitution · Max Kovalevskis for Trevor Clarke (Shamrock)
- 46' · Yellow card · Rory Gaffney (Shamrock)
- 49' · Goal · Rory Gaffney (Shamrock)
- 51' · Yellow card · Daniel Grant (Shamrock)
- 52' · Substitution · Cian Barrett for Daniel Mandroiu (Shamrock)
- 52' · Substitution · Gary O'Neil for Dylan Watts (Shamrock)
- 61' · Substitution · Harry Nevin for Milan Mbeng (Cork City)
- 61' · Substitution · Sean Maguire for Djenairo Daniels (Cork City)
- 65' · Substitution · Alex Nolan for Cathal O'Sullivan (Cork City)
- 69' · Goal · Alex Nolan (Cork City)
- 73' · Substitution · Aaron McEneff for Daniel Grant (Shamrock)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Cian Barrett (Shamrock)
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 2012: Shamrock 14, draws 13, Cork City 9.
Questions
Who won Shamrock vs Cork City?
Shamrock won, 4-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 20 Jun 2025.
When and where is Shamrock vs Cork City?
Fri, 20 Jun 2025, 18:45 UTC at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock and Cork City?
In 36 league meetings since 2012: Shamrock 14 wins, 13 draws, Cork City 9 wins (goals 54-37).