Waterford FC 1-0 Shelbourne
Updated
Waterford FC won: Waterford FC 1-0 Shelbourne in the League of Ireland (Round 26) on Sun, 2 Aug 2026 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Tom Lonergan 48'. Expected goals: 1.67-1.47. Possession: 35-65. Player of the match: Pádraig Amond (8.1).
Match report
Waterford FC beat Shelbourne 1-0
Waterford FC squeezed past Shelbourne 1-0 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Sunday 2 August in the League of Ireland.
Tom Lonergan put Waterford FC ahead on 48' (1-0).
Waterford FC had 35% of the ball, shots were 14-15 (5-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.67-1.47.
Pádraig Amond (Waterford FC) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 1,977. Referee: Lucas Keating.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 35 | 65 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.67 | 1.47 |
| Total shots | 14 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 30 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 132 (56%) | 351 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 6 |
| Total shots | 14 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 12 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (3-4-1-2): Stephen McMullan, Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Jordan Houston, Evan McLaughlin, Will Johnson, Benny Couto, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, Pádraig Amond
Shelbourne (4-2-3-1): Eddie Beach, Milan Mbeng, Patrick Barrett, Sam Bone, Kameron Ledwidge, Jack Henry-Francis, Kerr McInroy, Alistair Coote, Evan Caffrey, Daniel Kelly, Rodrigo Freitas
Key events
- 4' · Yellow card · Alistair Coote (Shelbourne)
- 43' · Yellow card · Jordan Houston (Waterford FC)
- 48' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 51' · Substitution · Noah Mawene for Will Johnson (Waterford FC)
- 55' · Yellow card · Jack Henry-Francis (Shelbourne)
- 70' · Substitution · Sean Moore for Evan Caffrey (Shelbourne)
- 71' · Substitution · Seán Gannon for Milan Mbeng (Shelbourne)
- 80' · Substitution · Daniel Ring for Alistair Coote (Shelbourne)
- 80' · Substitution · Jonathan Lunney for Kerr McInroy (Shelbourne)
- 80' · Substitution · James Norris for Kameron Ledwidge (Shelbourne)
- 83' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Evan McLaughlin (Waterford FC)
- 83' · Substitution · Luke Heeney for Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Jørgen Voilås for Jordan Houston (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 2020: Waterford FC 3, draws 3, Shelbourne 7.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Shelbourne?
Waterford FC won, 1-0 (League of Ireland) on Sun, 2 Aug 2026.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Shelbourne?
Sun, 2 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Shelbourne?
In 13 league meetings since 2020: Waterford FC 3 wins, 3 draws, Shelbourne 7 wins (goals 10-15).