Waterford FC 0-1 Shelbourne
Updated
Shelbourne won: Waterford FC 0-1 Shelbourne in the League of Ireland (Round 2) on Fri, 21 Feb 2025 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Shelbourne goals: Ademipo Odubeko 14'. Sent off: Ryan Burke (61'). Expected goals: 1.83-0.71. Possession: 35-65. Player of the match: Sean Boyd (7.9).
Match report
Shelbourne beat Waterford FC 1-0
Shelbourne narrowly beat Waterford FC 1-0 away from home at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday 21 February in the League of Ireland.
Ademipo Odubeko put Shelbourne ahead on 14' (0-1).
Ryan Burke (Waterford FC) was sent off on 61'.
Waterford FC had 35% of the ball, shots were 11-14 (1-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.83-0.71. Waterford FC created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Sean Boyd (Shelbourne) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 3,488. Referee: Paul Norton.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 35 | 65 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.83 | 0.71 |
| Total shots | 11 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 8 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 242 (70%) | 569 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 4 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total shots | 11 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 3 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (3-4-1-2): Stephen McMullan, Darragh Leahy, Kacper Radkowski, Andrew Boyle, Navajo Bakboord, Ryan Burke, Dean McMenamy, Rowan McDonald, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond
Shelbourne (4-4-2): Conor Kearns, Sean Gannon, Sam Bone, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Harry Wood, Mark Coyle, Kerr McInroy, Evan Caffrey, Sean Boyd, Ademipo Odubeko
Key events
- 14' · Goal · Ademipo Odubeko (Shelbourne)
- 18' · Yellow card · Harry Wood (Shelbourne)
- 30' · Yellow card · Sean Boyd (Shelbourne)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Mark Coyle (Shelbourne)
- 60' · Yellow card · Kerr McInroy (Shelbourne)
- 61' · Red card · Ryan Burke (Waterford FC)
- 66' · Substitution · Jonathan Lunney for Kerr McInroy (Shelbourne)
- 66' · Substitution · Alistair Coote for Evan Caffrey (Shelbourne)
- 77' · Substitution · Maarten Pouwels for Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Sam Glenfield for Navajo Bakboord (Waterford FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Kyle White for Dean McMenamy (Waterford FC)
- 78' · Substitution · Ellis Chapman for Harry Wood (Shelbourne)
- 78' · Substitution · James Norris for Mark Coyle (Shelbourne)
- 83' · Substitution · John Martin for Sean Boyd (Shelbourne)
- 87' · Substitution · Liam Roberts for Rowan McDonald (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2020: Waterford FC 4, draws 3, Shelbourne 7.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Shelbourne?
Shelbourne won, 0-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 21 Feb 2025.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Shelbourne?
Fri, 21 Feb 2025, 19:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Shelbourne?
In 14 league meetings since 2020: Waterford FC 4 wins, 3 draws, Shelbourne 7 wins (goals 13-17).