Shelbourne 3-2 Sligo Rovers
Updated
Shelbourne won: Shelbourne 3-2 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 17) on Fri, 23 May 2025 at Tolka Park, Dublin. Shelbourne goals: John Martin 34', John Martin 40', John Martin 58'. Sligo Rovers goals: Gareth McElroy 3', Owen Elding 59'. Expected goals: 3.78-0.69. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: John Martin (9.7).
Match report
Shelbourne beat Sligo Rovers 3-2
Shelbourne came from behind to beat Sligo Rovers 3-2 at Tolka Park on Friday 23 May in the League of Ireland.
Gareth McElroy put Sligo Rovers ahead on 3' (0-1), John Martin levelled for Shelbourne on 34' (1-1), added another on 40' (2-1), added another on 58' (3-1) and Owen Elding pulled one back for Sligo Rovers on 59' (3-2).
Shelbourne had 53% of the ball, shots were 29-12 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 3.78-0.69. Shelbourne were the better side on chances, too.
John Martin (Shelbourne) was player of the match with a 9.7 rating.
Attendance: 4,008. Referee: Aaron O'Dowd.
Match stats
| Shelbourne | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.78 | 0.69 |
| Total shots | 29 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 16 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 399 (83%) | 335 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 8 | 9 |
| Total shots | 29 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 8 |
Lineups
Shelbourne (5-3-2): Lorcan Healy, Mark Coyle, Kameron Ledwidge, Tyreke Wilson, John O'Sullivan, Evan Caffrey, Ellis Chapman, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, John Martin, Harry Wood
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Conor Reynolds, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Matty Wolfe, Jad Hakiki, Stephen Mallon, Owen Elding, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Gareth McElroy (Sligo Rovers)
- 11' · Yellow card · Conor Reynolds (Sligo Rovers)
- 20' · Yellow card · Tyreke Wilson (Shelbourne)
- 34' · Goal · John Martin (Shelbourne)
- 40' · Goal · John Martin (Shelbourne)
- 46' · Substitution · Ronan Manning for Stephen Mallon (Sligo Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Harvey Lintott for Conor Reynolds (Sligo Rovers)
- 58' · Goal · John Martin (Shelbourne)
- 59' · Goal · Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers)
- 70' · Substitution · Ademipo Odubeko for Harry Wood (Shelbourne)
- 70' · Substitution · Wilson Waweru for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 70' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Matty Wolfe (Sligo Rovers)
- 76' · Yellow card · Evan Caffrey (Shelbourne)
- 84' · Yellow card · John O'Sullivan (Shelbourne)
- 85' · Substitution · Daniel Kelly for John Martin (Shelbourne)
- 89' · Yellow card · William Fitzgerald (Sligo Rovers)
- 90' · Yellow card · Gareth McElroy (Sligo Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2012: Shelbourne 13, draws 5, Sligo Rovers 10.
Questions
Who won Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers?
Shelbourne won, 3-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 23 May 2025.
When and where is Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 23 May 2025, 18:45 UTC at Tolka Park, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Shelbourne 13 wins, 5 draws, Sligo Rovers 10 wins (goals 36-34).