Shamrock 1-2 Sligo Rovers
Updated
Sligo Rovers won: Shamrock 1-2 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 18) on Fri, 22 May 2026 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Shamrock goals: Sean McHale 11' (og). Sligo Rovers goals: Jeannot Esua 66', Carl McHugh 90'+7. Expected goals: 1.48-1.20. Possession: 69-31. Player of the match: Jack Byrne (8.2).
Match report
Sligo Rovers beat Shamrock 2-1
Sligo Rovers came from behind to beat Shamrock 2-1 away from home at Tallaght Stadium on Friday 22 May in the League of Ireland.
An own goal by Sean McHale put Shamrock ahead on 11' (1-0), Jeannot Esua levelled for Sligo Rovers on 66' (1-1) and Carl McHugh restored Sligo Rovers' lead on 90+7' (1-2).
Carl McHugh's 90+7' strike proved decisive.
Shamrock had 69% of the ball, shots were 24-8 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.48-1.20.
Jack Byrne (Shamrock Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 4,121.
Match stats
| Shamrock | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 69 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.48 | 1.20 |
| Total shots | 24 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 14 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 590 (89%) | 218 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 24 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 14 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 6 |
Lineups
Shamrock (3-4-2-1): Edward McGinty, Tunmise Sobowale, Lee Grace, Adam Matthews, Dylan Watts, Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne, Adam Brennan, Jake Mulraney, Aaron Greene, Michael Noonan
Sligo Rovers (3-4-1-2): Sam Sargeant, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Sean McHale, William Fitzgerald, Shane Blaney, James McManus, Jeannot Esua, Alex Nolan, Daire Patton, Cian Kavanagh
Key events
- 11' · Goal · Sean McHale (Shamrock)
- 39' · Substitution · Daniel Grant for Jake Mulraney (Shamrock)
- 46' · Substitution · Cory O'Sullivan for Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 46' · Substitution · Ryan O'Kane for Alex Nolan (Sligo Rovers)
- 53' · Substitution · Ciaron Harkin for James McManus (Sligo Rovers)
- 65' · Substitution · John McGovern for Michael Noonan (Shamrock)
- 65' · Substitution · Graham Burke for Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 65' · Substitution · Victor Ozhianvuna for Dylan Watts (Shamrock)
- 66' · Goal · Jeannot Esua (Sligo Rovers)
- 69' · Yellow card · John O'Sullivan (Shamrock)
- 72' · Substitution · Maï Traoré for Ciaron Harkin (Sligo Rovers)
- 81' · Substitution · Carl McHugh for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Jack Byrne (Shamrock)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Sean McHale (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Sam Sargeant (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Carl McHugh (Sligo Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
51 league meetings since 2012: Shamrock 26, draws 14, Sligo Rovers 11.
Questions
Who won Shamrock vs Sligo Rovers?
Sligo Rovers won, 1-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 22 May 2026.
When and where is Shamrock vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 22 May 2026, 19:00 UTC at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock and Sligo Rovers?
In 51 league meetings since 2012: Shamrock 26 wins, 14 draws, Sligo Rovers 11 wins (goals 80-43).