Shamrock 4-1 Cork City
Updated
Shamrock won: Shamrock 4-1 Cork City in the League of Ireland (Round 2) on Mon, 14 Apr 2025 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Shamrock goals: Aaron Greene 35', Joshua Honohan 45'+1, Roberto Lopes 48', Jack Byrne 87'. Cork City goals: Darragh Crowley 90'+1. Expected goals: 3.88-0.96. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Jack Byrne (9.2).
Match report
Shamrock rout Cork City 4-1
Shamrock thrashed Cork City 4-1 at Tallaght Stadium on Monday 14 April in the League of Ireland.
Aaron Greene put Shamrock ahead on 35' (1-0), Joshua Honohan made it 2-0 on 45+1', Roberto Lopes made it 3-0 on 48', Jack Byrne made it 4-0 on 87' and Darragh Crowley pulled one back for Cork City on 90+1' (4-1).
Shamrock had 57% of the ball, shots were 22-14 (11-4 on target) and expected goals finished 3.88-0.96. Shamrock were the better side on chances, too.
Jack Byrne (Shamrock Rovers) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 4,101. Referee: Gavin Colfer.
Match stats
| Shamrock | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.88 | 0.96 |
| Total shots | 22 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 12 |
| Big chances | 5 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 411 (82%) | 306 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 22 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 18 | 7 |
Lineups
Shamrock (5-3-2): Edward McGinty, Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Adam Matthews, Joshua Honohan, Jack Byrne, Dylan Watts, Gary O'Neil, Michael Noonan, Aaron Greene
Cork City (5-3-2): Tein Troost, Milan Mbeng, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Darragh Crowley, Benny Couto, Rio Shipston, Kitt Nelson, Sean Murray, Cathal O'Sullivan, Joshua Fitzpatrick
Key events
- 35' · Goal · Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 40' · Yellow card · Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 43' · Yellow card · Rio Shipston (Cork City)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Joshua Honohan (Shamrock)
- 46' · Substitution · Evan McLaughlin for Rio Shipston (Cork City)
- 46' · Substitution · Alex Nolan for Joshua Fitzpatrick (Cork City)
- 48' · Goal · Roberto Lopes (Shamrock)
- 54' · Substitution · Daniel Mandroiu for Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 55' · Substitution · John O'Sullivan for Dylan Watts (Shamrock)
- 55' · Substitution · Victor Ozhianvuna for Joshua Honohan (Shamrock)
- 57' · Substitution · Matthew Kiernan for Benny Couto (Cork City)
- 57' · Substitution · Harvey Skieters for Sean Murray (Cork City)
- 58' · Yellow card · Jack Byrne (Shamrock)
- 65' · Substitution · Darragh Nugent for Gary O'Neil (Shamrock)
- 70' · Substitution · David Dunne for Cathal O'Sullivan (Cork City)
- 75' · Substitution · Graham Burke for Daniel Mandroiu (Shamrock)
- 87' · Goal · Jack Byrne (Shamrock)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Darragh Crowley (Cork City)
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 Mon, 14 Apr 2025.
When and where is Shamrock vs Cork City?
Mon, 14 Apr 2025, 19:00 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).