Sligo Rovers 2-1 Shamrock
Updated
Sligo Rovers won: Sligo Rovers 2-1 Shamrock in the League of Ireland (Round 4) on Mon, 3 Mar 2025 at The Showgrounds, Sligo. Sligo Rovers goals: Reece Hutchinson 38', John Mahon 78'. Shamrock goals: Graham Burke 68'. Expected goals: 1.74-1.17. Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: Reece Hutchinson (8.4).
Match report
Sligo Rovers beat Shamrock 2-1
Sligo Rovers narrowly beat Shamrock 2-1 at The Showgrounds on Monday 3 March in the League of Ireland.
Reece Hutchinson put Sligo Rovers ahead on 38' (1-0), Graham Burke levelled for Shamrock on 68' (1-1) and John Mahon restored Sligo Rovers' lead on 78' (2-1).
Sligo Rovers had 37% of the ball, shots were 7-22 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.74-1.17.
Reece Hutchinson (Sligo Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 4,023. Referee: Robert Harvey.
Match stats
| Sligo Rovers | Shamrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.74 | 1.17 |
| Total shots | 7 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 22 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 182 (63%) | 379 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total shots | 7 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 10 |
Lineups
Sligo Rovers (3-4-3): Conor Walsh, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Harvey Lintott, Owen Elding, Connor Malley, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Jad Hakiki, Cian Kavanagh, William Fitzgerald
Shamrock (3-5-2): Edward McGinty, Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Joshua Honohan, Matthew Healy, Gary O'Neil, Dylan Watts, Daniel Grant, Aaron Greene, Michael Noonan
Key events
- 29' · Yellow card · Roberto Lopes (Shamrock)
- 37' · Yellow card · Joshua Honohan (Shamrock)
- 38' · Goal · Reece Hutchinson (Sligo Rovers)
- 51' · Yellow card · Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 60' · Substitution · Oskar van Hattum for Harvey Lintott (Sligo Rovers)
- 60' · Substitution · Victor Ozhianvuna for Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 60' · Yellow card · Reece Hutchinson (Sligo Rovers)
- 65' · Yellow card · Jake Doyle-Hayes (Sligo Rovers)
- 66' · Substitution · Graham Burke for Gary O'Neil (Shamrock)
- 68' · Goal · Graham Burke (Shamrock)
- 73' · Substitution · Rory Gaffney for Daniel Grant (Shamrock)
- 73' · Substitution · Aaron McEneff for Cory O'Sullivan (Shamrock)
- 77' · Substitution · Ronan Manning for Connor Malley (Sligo Rovers)
- 77' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 78' · Goal · John Mahon (Sligo Rovers)
- 87' · Yellow card · Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers)
- 88' · Yellow card · Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers)
- 89' · Substitution · Oliver Denham for Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers)
- 90' · Yellow card · Aaron McEneff (Shamrock)
All-time head-to-head
52 league meetings since 2012: Sligo Rovers 11, draws 14, Shamrock 27.
Questions
Who won Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock?
Sligo Rovers won, 2-1 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 3 Mar 2025.
When and where is Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock?
Mon, 3 Mar 2025, 19:45 UTC at The Showgrounds, Sligo, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Shamrock?
In 52 league meetings since 2012: Sligo Rovers 11 wins, 14 draws, Shamrock 27 wins (goals 43-84).