Sligo Rovers 0-2 Shamrock
Updated
Shamrock won: Sligo Rovers 0-2 Shamrock in the League of Ireland (Round 6) on Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at The Showgrounds, Sligo. Shamrock goals: Matthew Healy 40', Daniel Grant 45'+1. Sent off: Roberto Lopes (66'). Expected goals: 0.71-1.10. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Edward McGinty (8.6).
Match report
Shamrock beat Sligo Rovers 2-0
Shamrock saw off Sligo Rovers 2-0 away from home at The Showgrounds on Friday 13 March in the League of Ireland.
Matthew Healy put Shamrock ahead on 40' (0-1) and Daniel Grant made it 0-2 on 45+1'.
Roberto Lopes (Shamrock) was sent off on 66'.
Sligo Rovers had 54% of the ball, shots were 13-13 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.71-1.10.
Edward McGinty (Shamrock Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 3,065. Referee: Robert Harvey.
Match stats
| Sligo Rovers | Shamrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.71 | 1.10 |
| Total shots | 13 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 23 |
| Big chances | 0 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 260 (74%) | 190 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 5 |
| Corners | 1 | 7 |
| Total shots | 13 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 10 |
Lineups
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Jeannot Esua, Gareth McElroy, Sean McHale, William Fitzgerald, James McManus, Sebastian Quirk, Alex Nolan, Daire Patton, Ryan O'Kane, Cian Kavanagh
Shamrock (5-3-2): Edward McGinty, Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Tunmise Sobowale, Daniel Grant, Jack Byrne, Matthew Healy, Dylan Watts, Aaron Greene, John McGovern
Key events
- 9' · Yellow card · Roberto Lopes (Shamrock)
- 40' · Goal · Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Daniel Grant (Shamrock)
- 46' · Substitution · Ciaron Harkin for Daire Patton (Sligo Rovers)
- 57' · Yellow card · Daniel Grant (Shamrock)
- 60' · Yellow card · Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 62' · Substitution · Victor Ozhianvuna for Jack Byrne (Shamrock)
- 62' · Substitution · Alex Noonan for Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 62' · Yellow card · Ciaron Harkin (Sligo Rovers)
- 66' · Red card · Roberto Lopes (Shamrock)
- 72' · Substitution · Maï Traoré for James McManus (Sligo Rovers)
- 78' · Substitution · Adam Matthews for John McGovern (Shamrock)
- 78' · Substitution · Adam Brennan for Daniel Grant (Shamrock)
- 82' · Yellow card · Adam Brennan (Shamrock)
- 83' · Substitution · John O'Sullivan for Dylan Watts (Shamrock)
- 87' · Yellow card · Edward McGinty (Shamrock)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Victor Ozhianvuna (Shamrock)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Oliver Denham for Sean McHale (Sligo Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
51 league meetings since 2012: Sligo Rovers 11, draws 14, Shamrock 26.
Questions
Who won Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock?
Shamrock won, 0-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 13 Mar 2026.
When and where is Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 20:00 UTC at The Showgrounds, Sligo, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Shamrock?
In 51 league meetings since 2012: Sligo Rovers 11 wins, 14 draws, Shamrock 26 wins (goals 43-80).