Waterford vs Shelbourne Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Waterford welcome Shelbourne to RSC on 31 July 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Ireland Premier Division schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Waterford often look to limit space for opponents.
Shelbourne tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Recent Form
Waterford
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Shelbourne
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Waterford come into this match full of confidence after an outstanding run of results. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
However, Shelbourne have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Recent Form Home/Away
Waterford (Home)
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Shelbourne (Away)
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Waterford show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Shelbourne form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Waterford
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Shelbourne
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Waterford have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Meanwhile, Shelbourne are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Waterford (Home)
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Shelbourne (Away)
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Waterford's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Shelbourne's clean sheet record is significantly stronger in away fixtures.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Waterford
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Shelbourne
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Waterford have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
In contrast, Shelbourne have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Waterford (Home)
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Shelbourne (Away)
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There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Waterford.
A big contrast, with Shelbourne's home games producing significantly more goals.
Scoring Consistency
Waterford
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Shelbourne
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Waterford have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Also, Shelbourne have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Waterford (Home)
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Shelbourne (Away)
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There is little difference in Waterford's scoring output across venues.
Shelbourne's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
On average Waterford scores 1.3 and concedes 1.3 goals in home matches, while Shelbourne averagely scores 1.5 and concedes 1.2 goals in away matches.
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Waterford vs Shelbourne Video Content
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Waterford vs Shelbourne Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Waterford scores after every 9.2 shots, while Shelbourne gets averagely 11.7 shots in a game.
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Waterford vs Shelbourne Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Waterford fielded the below lineup in the last match against St Patricks: McMullan; Couto, Mahon, Cann; Noonan, Johnson, Glenfield, Voilas , Houston; Lonergan, Amond
In their last match against Dundalk starting lineup of Shelbourne was the following: Speel; Norris, Barrett, Casey, Mbeng; Henry-Francis, Caffrey; Kelly, Coote, Wood; Freitas
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