Waterford FC 0-2 Shamrock
Updated
Shamrock won: Waterford FC 0-2 Shamrock in the League of Ireland (Round 21) on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Shamrock goals: Dylan Watts 37', Michael Noonan 84'. Expected goals: 0.47-1.10. Possession: 28-72. Player of the match: Dylan Watts (8.7).
Match report
Shamrock beat Waterford FC 2-0
Shamrock saw off Waterford FC 2-0 away from home at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday 19 June in the League of Ireland.
Dylan Watts put Shamrock ahead on 37' (0-1) and Michael Noonan made it 0-2 on 84'.
Waterford FC had 28% of the ball, shots were 9-13 (2-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.47-1.10.
Dylan Watts (Shamrock Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 2,472. Referee: Oliver Moran.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Shamrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 28 | 72 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.47 | 1.10 |
| Total shots | 9 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 25 |
| Big chances | 0 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 104 (59%) | 401 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 9 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 11 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (5-3-2): Stephen McMullan, Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Jordan Houston, Benny Couto, Conan Noonan, Will Johnson, Dean McMenamy, Tom Lonergan, Pádraig Amond
Shamrock (3-4-3): Edward McGinty, Tunmise Sobowale, Lee Grace, Enda Stevens, Jake Mulraney, Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne, Adam Brennan, Dylan Watts, John McGovern, Graham Burke
Key events
- 25' · Yellow card · Will Johnson (Waterford FC)
- 37' · Goal · Dylan Watts (Shamrock)
- 41' · Yellow card · Dylan Watts (Shamrock)
- 47' · Yellow card · Kevin Long (Waterford FC)
- 56' · Substitution · Jordan Faria for Jordan Houston (Waterford FC)
- 57' · Yellow card · John Mahon (Waterford FC)
- 63' · Yellow card · Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 68' · Substitution · Trae Coyle for Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 68' · Substitution · Luke Heeney for Dean McMenamy (Waterford FC)
- 70' · Substitution · Aaron Greene for Graham Burke (Shamrock)
- 70' · Substitution · Michael Noonan for John McGovern (Shamrock)
- 75' · Substitution · Adam Matthews for Jake Mulraney (Shamrock)
- 80' · Substitution · Jørgen Voilås for Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 84' · Goal · Michael Noonan (Shamrock)
- 86' · Substitution · John O'Sullivan for Dylan Watts (Shamrock)
- 86' · Substitution · Connor Malley for Jack Byrne (Shamrock)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 2, draws 2, Shamrock 22.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Shamrock?
Shamrock won, 0-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 19 Jun 2026.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Shamrock?
Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 18:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Shamrock?
In 26 league meetings since 2018: Waterford FC 2 wins, 2 draws, Shamrock 22 wins (goals 22-59).