Shelbourne 1-1 Galway United
Updated
It finished level: Shelbourne 1-1 Galway United in the League of Ireland (Round 3) on Fri, 20 Feb 2026 at Tolka Park, Dublin. Shelbourne goals: Harry Wood 64' (pen). Galway United goals: Kristopher Twardek 62'. Expected goals: 2.27-0.48. Possession: 69-31. Player of the match: Harry Wood (8.5).
Match report
Shelbourne 1-1 Galway United: match report
It finished 1-1 between Shelbourne and Galway United in the League of Ireland on Friday 20 February.
Kristopher Twardek put Galway United ahead on 62' (0-1) and Harry Wood levelled for Shelbourne from the penalty spot on 64' (1-1).
Shelbourne had 69% of the ball, shots were 22-6 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.27-0.48. Shelbourne will feel they deserved more.
Harry Wood (Shelbourne) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 4,052. Referee: Kevin O'Sullivan.
Match stats
| Shelbourne | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 69 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 | 0.48 |
| Total shots | 22 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 15 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 484 (87%) | 141 (56%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 5 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total shots | 22 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 1 |
Lineups
Shelbourne (3-4-2-1): Wessel Speel, Odhrán Casey, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Milan Mbeng, Jack Henry-Francis, Kerr McInroy, Will Jarvis, Harry Wood, Maill Lundgren, John Martin
Galway United (3-5-2): Evan Watts, Wasiri Williams, Killian Brouder, Gianfranco Facchineri, Arthur Parker, Aaron Bolger, Jimmy Keohane, Stephen Walsh, Lee Devitt, David Hurley, Francely Lomboto
Key events
- 17' · Yellow card · Kameron Ledwidge (Shelbourne)
- 40' · Yellow card · Jack Henry-Francis (Shelbourne)
- 42' · Substitution · Sam Bone for Patrick Barrett (Shelbourne)
- 55' · Substitution · Kristopher Twardek for Francely Lomboto (Galway United)
- 55' · Substitution · Connor Barratt for Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 60' · Substitution · Seán Boyd for Will Jarvis (Shelbourne)
- 60' · Substitution · Rodrigo Freitas for John Martin (Shelbourne)
- 60' · Substitution · Evan Caffrey for Milan Mbeng (Shelbourne)
- 62' · Goal · Kristopher Twardek (Galway United)
- 63' · Yellow card · Wasiri Williams (Galway United)
- 64' · Goal · Harry Wood (Shelbourne)
- 72' · Yellow card · Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 74' · Substitution · Edward McCarthy for Jimmy Keohane (Galway United)
- 76' · Substitution · Daniel Kelly for Maill Lundgren (Shelbourne)
- 77' · Yellow card · David Hurley (Galway United)
- 82' · Substitution · Matty Wolfe for Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Rodrigo Freitas (Shelbourne)
All-time head-to-head
14 league meetings since 2014: Shelbourne 3, draws 7, Galway United 4.
Questions
Who won Shelbourne vs Galway United?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 20 Feb 2026.
When and where is Shelbourne vs Galway United?
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at Tolka Park, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shelbourne and Galway United?
In 14 league meetings since 2014: Shelbourne 3 wins, 7 draws, Galway United 4 wins (goals 13-14).