Dundalk 2-3 Shelbourne
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Shelbourne won: Dundalk 2-3 Shelbourne in the League of Ireland (Round 32) on Fri, 18 Sept 2026 at Oriel Park, Dundalk. Dundalk goals: Ronan Teahan 12', Declan McDaid 71'. Shelbourne goals: Sean Moore 39', Seán Boyd 80', Seán Boyd 90'. Sent off: Shane Tracey (85'). Expected goals: 1.18-2.18. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Seán Boyd (8.6).
Match report
Shelbourne beat Dundalk 3-2
Shelbourne came from behind to beat Dundalk 3-2 away from home at Oriel Park on Friday 18 September in the League of Ireland.
Ronan Teahan put Dundalk ahead on 12' (1-0), Sean Moore levelled for Shelbourne on 39' (1-1), Declan McDaid restored Dundalk's lead on 71' (2-1), Seán Boyd levelled for Shelbourne on 80' (2-2) and added another on 90' (2-3).
Seán Boyd's 90' strike proved decisive.
Shane Tracey (Dundalk) was sent off on 85'.
Dundalk had 46% of the ball, shots were 14-16 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.18-2.18. Shelbourne were the better side on chances, too.
Seán Boyd (Shelbourne) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 2,641. Referee: Kevin O'Sullivan.
Match stats
| Dundalk | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.18 | 2.18 |
| Total shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 25 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 187 (60%) | 253 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 1 | 4 |
| Total shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 11 |
Lineups
Dundalk (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue, John Ross Wilson, Mayowa Animasahun, Tom Grivosti, Bobby Burns, Keith Buckley, Aodh Dervin, Trevor Clarke, Ronan Teahan, Daryl Horgan, Cian Dillon
Shelbourne (4-4-2): Eddie Beach, Milan Mbeng, Odhrán Casey, Kameron Ledwidge, James Norris, Daniel Kelly, Kerr McInroy, Jack Henry-Francis, Evan Caffrey, Sean Moore, Ademipo Odubeko
Key events
- 10' · Yellow card · Ademipo Odubeko (Shelbourne)
- 12' · Goal · Ronan Teahan (Dundalk)
- 16' · Substitution · Conor Walsh for Eddie Beach (Shelbourne)
- 27' · Substitution · Declan McDaid for Trevor Clarke (Dundalk)
- 37' · Substitution · Harvey Warren for John Ross Wilson (Dundalk)
- 39' · Goal · Sean Moore (Shelbourne)
- 55' · Yellow card · Keith Buckley (Dundalk)
- 70' · Substitution · Leonardo Gaxha for Cian Dillon (Dundalk)
- 70' · Substitution · Shane Tracey for Keith Buckley (Dundalk)
- 71' · Goal · Declan McDaid (Dundalk)
- 75' · Yellow card · James Norris (Shelbourne)
- 78' · Substitution · Alistair Coote for Kerr McInroy (Shelbourne)
- 78' · Substitution · Daniel Ring for Ademipo Odubeko (Shelbourne)
- 78' · Substitution · Seán Boyd for Daniel Kelly (Shelbourne)
- 80' · Goal · Seán Boyd (Shelbourne)
- 83' · Yellow card · Sam Bone (Shelbourne)
- 85' · Red card · Shane Tracey (Dundalk)
- 88' · Yellow card · Alistair Coote (Shelbourne)
- 90' · Goal · Seán Boyd (Shelbourne)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 2012: Dundalk 8, draws 7, Shelbourne 9.
Questions
Who won Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
Shelbourne won, 2-3 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 18 Sept 2026.
When and where is Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
Fri, 18 Sept 2026, 18:45 UTC at Oriel Park, Dundalk, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundalk and Shelbourne?
In 24 league meetings since 2012: Dundalk 8 wins, 7 draws, Shelbourne 9 wins (goals 26-29).