Shamrock 2-0 Sligo Rovers
Updated
Shamrock won: Shamrock 2-0 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 14) on Mon, 5 May 2025 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Shamrock goals: Graham Burke 26' (pen), Aaron Greene 42'. Expected goals: 1.96-0.43. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Graham Burke (8.5).
Match report
Shamrock beat Sligo Rovers 2-0
Shamrock saw off Sligo Rovers 2-0 at Tallaght Stadium on Monday 5 May in the League of Ireland.
Graham Burke put Shamrock ahead from the penalty spot on 26' (1-0) and Aaron Greene made it 2-0 on 42'.
Shamrock had 64% of the ball, shots were 18-10 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.96-0.43. Shamrock were the better side on chances, too.
Graham Burke (Shamrock Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 4,577.
Match stats
| Shamrock | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.96 | 0.43 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 38 | 15 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 518 (89%) | 263 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 7 |
Lineups
Shamrock (5-3-2): Edward McGinty, Cory O'Sullivan, Roberto Lopes, Lee Grace, Daniel Grant, Adam Matthews, Jack Byrne, Matthew Healy, Darragh Nugent, Graham Burke, Aaron Greene
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Conor Reynolds, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Ronan Manning, Matty Wolfe, Francely Lomboto, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald, Owen Elding
Key events
- 18' · Yellow card · John Mahon (Sligo Rovers)
- 26' · Goal · Graham Burke (Shamrock)
- 41' · Yellow card · Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 42' · Goal · Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 46' · Substitution · Cian Kavanagh for Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers)
- 46' · Yellow card · Lee Grace (Shamrock)
- 68' · Substitution · Gary O'Neil for Graham Burke (Shamrock)
- 68' · Substitution · John O'Sullivan for Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 68' · Substitution · Michael Noonan for Jack Byrne (Shamrock)
- 77' · Substitution · Wilson Waweru for Francely Lomboto (Sligo Rovers)
- 77' · Substitution · Harvey Lintott for Conor Reynolds (Sligo Rovers)
- 77' · Substitution · Daire Patton for Matty Wolfe (Sligo Rovers)
- 83' · Substitution · Rory Gaffney for Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 83' · Substitution · Victor Ozhianvuna for Daniel Grant (Shamrock)
- 83' · Substitution · Stephen Mallon for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
52 league meetings since 2012: Shamrock 27, draws 14, Sligo Rovers 11.
Questions
Who won Shamrock vs Sligo Rovers?
Shamrock won, 2-0 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 5 May 2025.
When and where is Shamrock vs Sligo Rovers?
Mon, 5 May 2025, 18:00 UTC at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock and Sligo Rovers?
In 52 league meetings since 2012: Shamrock 27 wins, 14 draws, Sligo Rovers 11 wins (goals 84-43).