Shamrock 3-2 Waterford FC
Updated
Shamrock won: Shamrock 3-2 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 32) on Fri, 18 Sept 2026 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Shamrock goals: Aaron Greene 57', John McGovern 71', John McGovern 73'. Waterford FC goals: Evan McLaughlin 35', Benny Couto 58'. Expected goals: 2.05-1.01. Possession: 69-31. Player of the match: John McGovern (8.4).
Match report
Shamrock beat Waterford FC 3-2
Shamrock came from behind to beat Waterford FC 3-2 at Tallaght Stadium on Friday 18 September in the League of Ireland.
Evan McLaughlin put Waterford FC ahead on 35' (0-1), Aaron Greene levelled for Shamrock on 57' (1-1), Benny Couto restored Waterford FC's lead on 58' (1-2), John McGovern levelled for Shamrock on 71' (2-2) and added another on 73' (3-2).
Shamrock had 69% of the ball, shots were 17-13 (9-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.05-1.01. Shamrock were the better side on chances, too.
John McGovern (Shamrock Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 5,823. Referee: Aaron O'Dowd.
Match stats
| Shamrock | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 69 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.05 | 1.01 |
| Total shots | 17 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 21 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 428 (83%) | 121 (55%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 5 |
| Corners | 7 | 8 |
| Total shots | 17 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 7 |
Lineups
Shamrock (3-4-2-1): Edward McGinty, Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Lee Grace, William Fitzgerald, Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne, Adam Brennan, Dylan Watts, Graham Burke, Aaron Greene
Waterford FC (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan, Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Benny Couto, Jørgen Voilås, Noah Mawéné, Evan McLaughlin, Conan Noonan, Pádraig Amond, Tom Lonergan
Key events
- 35' · Goal · Evan McLaughlin (Waterford FC)
- 54' · Yellow card · Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 57' · Goal · Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 58' · Goal · Benny Couto (Waterford FC)
- 62' · Substitution · Tunmise Sobowale for William Fitzgerald (Shamrock)
- 62' · Substitution · John McGovern for Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 64' · Substitution · Sam Glenfield for Evan McLaughlin (Waterford FC)
- 65' · Yellow card · Kevin Long (Waterford FC)
- 67' · Substitution · Jake Mulraney for Adam Brennan (Shamrock)
- 67' · Substitution · Naj Razi for Jack Byrne (Shamrock)
- 71' · Goal · John McGovern (Shamrock)
- 73' · Goal · John McGovern (Shamrock)
- 76' · Substitution · Jordan Faria for Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 76' · Substitution · Luke Heeney for Noah Mawéné (Waterford FC)
- 76' · Substitution · Jordan Houston for Jørgen Voilås (Waterford FC)
- 79' · Yellow card · Jordan Faria (Waterford FC)
- 84' · Yellow card · Daniel Cleary (Shamrock)
- 86' · Yellow card · Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 88' · Substitution · Cory O'Sullivan for Daniel Cleary (Shamrock)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · John Mahon (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2018: Shamrock 22, draws 2, Waterford FC 2.
Questions
Who won Shamrock vs Waterford FC?
Shamrock won, 3-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 18 Sept 2026.
When and where is Shamrock vs Waterford FC?
Fri, 18 Sept 2026, 19:00 UTC at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock and Waterford FC?
In 26 league meetings since 2018: Shamrock 22 wins, 2 draws, Waterford FC 2 wins (goals 59-22).