Shelbourne 2-1 Dundalk
Updated
Shelbourne won: Shelbourne 2-1 Dundalk in the League of Ireland (Round 23) on Fri, 3 Jul 2026 at Tolka Park, Dublin. Shelbourne goals: Daniel Kelly 39', Harry Wood 41'. Dundalk goals: John Ross Wilson 4'. Expected goals: 1.93-0.95. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: James Norris (8.3).
Match report
Shelbourne beat Dundalk 2-1
Shelbourne came from behind to beat Dundalk 2-1 at Tolka Park on Friday 3 July in the League of Ireland.
John Ross Wilson put Dundalk ahead on 4' (0-1), Daniel Kelly levelled for Shelbourne on 39' (1-1) and Harry Wood restored Shelbourne's lead on 41' (2-1).
Shelbourne had 45% of the ball, shots were 8-14 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.93-0.95.
James Norris (Shelbourne) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 4,032. Referee: Aaron O'Dowd.
Match stats
| Shelbourne | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.93 | 0.95 |
| Total shots | 8 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 31 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 238 (71%) | 278 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 5 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total shots | 8 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 8 |
Lineups
Shelbourne (4-2-3-1): Wessel Speel, Milan Mbeng, Odhrán Casey, Patrick Barrett, James Norris, Evan Caffrey, Jack Henry-Francis, Harry Wood, Alistair Coote, Daniel Kelly, Rodrigo Freitas
Dundalk (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue, John Ross Wilson, Robert Cornwall, Bobby Burns, Tyreke Wilson, Keith Buckley, Aodh Dervin, Declan McDaid, Ronan Teahan, Daryl Horgan, Gbemi Arubi
Key events
- 4' · Goal · John Ross Wilson (Dundalk)
- 16' · Yellow card · Patrick Barrett (Shelbourne)
- 17' · Yellow card · Ronan Teahan (Dundalk)
- 37' · Yellow card · Keith Buckley (Dundalk)
- 39' · Goal · Daniel Kelly (Shelbourne)
- 41' · Goal · Harry Wood (Shelbourne)
- 48' · Yellow card · Jack Henry-Francis (Shelbourne)
- 62' · Substitution · Kameron Ledwidge for Odhrán Casey (Shelbourne)
- 64' · Substitution · Mayowa Animasahun for Tyreke Wilson (Dundalk)
- 64' · Substitution · Trevor Clarke for Declan McDaid (Dundalk)
- 67' · Yellow card · Mayowa Animasahun (Dundalk)
- 72' · Substitution · Seán Gannon for Milan Mbeng (Shelbourne)
- 72' · Substitution · Sean Moore for Alistair Coote (Shelbourne)
- 74' · Substitution · Shane Tracey for Keith Buckley (Dundalk)
- 74' · Substitution · Harry Groome for Mayowa Animasahun (Dundalk)
- 82' · Substitution · Will Jarvis for Rodrigo Freitas (Shelbourne)
- 82' · Substitution · Sam Bone for Jack Henry-Francis (Shelbourne)
- 85' · Yellow card · Harry Wood (Shelbourne)
- 89' · Yellow card · Harry Groome (Dundalk)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · John Ross Wilson (Dundalk)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Kameron Ledwidge (Shelbourne)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 2012: Shelbourne 9, draws 7, Dundalk 8.
Questions
Who won Shelbourne vs Dundalk?
Shelbourne won, 2-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 3 Jul 2026.
When and where is Shelbourne vs Dundalk?
Fri, 3 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC at Tolka Park, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shelbourne and Dundalk?
In 24 league meetings since 2012: Shelbourne 9 wins, 7 draws, Dundalk 8 wins (goals 29-26).