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Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford result, stats & H2H

Shamrock Rovers

3–2

Waterford

Aaron Greene
John McGovern ,

Evan McLaughlin
Benny Couto

18/09/2026 22:00 · Tallaght Stadium

Shamrock Rovers3–2Waterford

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Aaron Greene
John McGovern
John McGovern
Matthew Healy
Dan Cleary

Evan McLaughlin
Benny Couto
Samuel Glenfield
John Mahon
Jordan Faria
Kevin Long

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

Shamrock RoversWaterford

9Shots on target4

10Fouls14

2Yellow cards4

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Shamrock Rovers

Waterford

John McGovernFW · 28′Player of the match×28.3
Aaron GreeneFW · 62′8.0
Evan McLaughlinMF · 64′8.0
Benny CoutoDF · 90′7.6
Jake MulraneyMF · 23′7.3

John McGovernFW · 28′Player of the match×28.3
Aaron GreeneFW · 62′8.0
Jake MulraneyMF · 23′7.3

Evan McLaughlinMF · 64′8.0
Benny CoutoDF · 90′7.6
Pádraig AmondFW · 90′6.9

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: Premier League Ireland
Kick-off: Fri 18 Sept 22:00 EEST
Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
Capacity: 10,500
City: Dublin

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

27Shamrock Rovers wins

9Draws

10Waterford wins

Last matches: Shamrock Rovers

30.10.26Premier League IrelandDundalkShamrock Rovers31L
23.10.26Premier League IrelandShamrock RoversSligo Rovers40W
16.10.26Premier League IrelandGalwayShamrock Rovers20L
12.10.26Premier League IrelandShamrock RoversBohemians21W
08.10.26Premier League IrelandShamrock RoversDrogheda31W

Last matches: Waterford

30.10.26Premier League IrelandShelbourneWaterford23W
23.10.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordDrogheda31W
19.10.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordGalway32W
16.10.26Premier League IrelandBohemiansWaterford21L
09.10.26FAICupBohemiansWaterford02W

Head-to-head matches

18.09.26Premier League IrelandShamrock RoversWaterford32W
19.06.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordShamrock Rovers02W
01.05.26Premier League IrelandShamrock RoversWaterford10W
03.04.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordShamrock Rovers11D
22.09.25Premier LeagueWaterfordShamrock Rovers12W
27.06.25Premier LeagueShamrock RoversWaterford10W

2.61Avg goals54%Both scored50%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: head-to-head record

46 meetings since 1998: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

27Shamrock Rovers wins

9Draws

10Waterford wins

78:42Goals (Shamrock Rovers : Waterford)

2.61Goals per match

54%BTTS

76%Over 1.5

50%Over 2.5

24%Over 3.5

Shamrock Rovers at home: 14-5-540:19 goals in 24 games
Waterford at home: 5-4-1323:38 goals in 22 games
Shamrock Rovers's biggest win: 6–1Shamrock Rovers 6–1 Waterford, 21 Sept 2020
Waterford's biggest win: 1–3Shamrock Rovers 1–3 Waterford, 6 May 2024

Meetings (20 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
18 Sept 2026	Premier League Ireland	Shamrock Rovers	3–2	Waterford
19 Jun 2026	Premier League Ireland	Waterford	0–2	Shamrock Rovers
1 May 2026	Premier League Ireland	Shamrock Rovers	1–0	Waterford
3 Apr 2026	Premier League Ireland	Waterford	1–1	Shamrock Rovers
22 Sept 2025	Premier League	Waterford	1–2	Shamrock Rovers
27 Jun 2025	Premier League	Shamrock Rovers	1–0	Waterford
16 May 2025	Premier League	Waterford	1–3	Shamrock Rovers
11 Apr 2025	Premier League	Shamrock Rovers	2–0	Waterford
1 Nov 2024	Premier League	Shamrock Rovers	2–1	Waterford
2 Aug 2024	Premier League	Waterford	1–2	Shamrock Rovers
6 May 2024	Premier League	Shamrock Rovers	1–3	Waterford
1 Apr 2024	Premier League	Waterford	1–2	Shamrock Rovers
5 Nov 2021	Premier League	Waterford	1–3	Shamrock Rovers
10 Sept 2021	Premier League	Shamrock Rovers	2–0	Waterford
18 Jun 2021	Premier League	Waterford	1–4	Shamrock Rovers
3 May 2021	Premier League	Shamrock Rovers	3–0	Waterford
21 Sept 2020	Premier League	Shamrock Rovers	6–1	Waterford
24 Feb 2020	Premier League	Waterford	0–2	Shamrock Rovers
27 Aug 2019	Premier League	Shamrock Rovers	2–1	Waterford
19 Aug 2019	Premier League	Waterford	1–5	Shamrock Rovers

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Shamrock Rovers3W 0D 2L · goals 10–7

L30.10Premier League IrelandADundalk1–3
W23.10Premier League IrelandHSligo Rovers4–0
L16.10Premier League IrelandAGalway0–2
W12.10Premier League IrelandHBohemians2–1
W08.10Premier League IrelandHDrogheda3–1

Waterford4W 0D 1L · goals 12–7

W30.10Premier League IrelandAShelbourne3–2
W23.10Premier League IrelandHDrogheda3–1
W19.10Premier League IrelandHGalway3–2
L16.10Premier League IrelandABohemians1–2
W09.10FAICupABohemians2–0

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

Shamrock RoversWaterford

1.4Goals scored per game2.0

1.4Goals conceded per game1.0

50%Both teams scored60%

50%Over 2.5 goals60%

2Clean sheets4

40%Failed to score10%

3-2-0Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)3-1-1

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

Shamrock RoversWaterford

Premier League 2026 · 14 gamesPremier League 2025 · 17 games

1.5Goals scored1.4

0.9Goals conceded1.8

4.4Corners4.7

14.1Shots10.2

60%Possession48%

2.6Yellow cards2.8

36%Clean sheets24%

21%Failed to score29%

5-2-0Home / away record (W-D-L)3-2-3

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

Shamrock RoversWaterford

Top stats

9Shots on target4

Passes

514Passes220

431Accurate passes122

84%Pass accuracy55%

Defence

10Fouls14

2Goalkeeper saves6

Discipline

2Yellow cards4

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

8.3John McGovernShamrock Rovers×2
8.0Aaron GreeneShamrock Rovers
8.0Evan McLaughlinWaterford
7.6Benny CoutoWaterford
7.3Jake MulraneyShamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers (16)

Waterford (15)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Premier League

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
1	Shamrock Rovers	35	+23	68	WLWWW
2	Bohemians	35	+18	62	LWLWW
7	Dundalk	35	-6	42	LDLLL
8	Waterford	35	-8	40	WWLLD
9	Drogheda	35	-15	37	LWLLW

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

Shamrock RoversFormationWaterford

Shamrock Rovers

Waterford

Goal
Yellow card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

21Arlo Doherty

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About this match

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford preview

Shamrock Rovers and Waterford met in the Premier League Ireland on Fri, 18 Sept 2026, and the match finished 3–2.

Form · last 5 matches

Shamrock RoversLWLWW10 scored · 7 conceded

WaterfordWWWLW12 scored · 7 conceded

Key facts · last 5

Shamrock RoversWaterford

1.4Goals scored per game2.0

1.4Goals conceded per game1.0

50%Both teams scored60%

50%Over 2.5 goals60%

2Clean sheets4

Head-to-head in numbers

27Shamrock Rovers wins

9Draws

10Waterford wins

46 meetings · 2.6 goals per game · both teams scored in 54%

League table

Shamrock Rovers1st68 pts · 35 played

Waterford8th40 pts · 35 played

Shamrock Rovers lead by 28 pts

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Recent form over the last 5: Shamrock Rovers LWLWW (goals 10–7), Waterford WWWLW (goals 12–7).

Both teams scored in 50% of Shamrock Rovers's recent games and 60% of Waterford's; over 2.5 goals landed in 50% and 60% respectively.

Per game, Shamrock Rovers average 1.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded (clean sheets: 2), Waterford 2.0 and 1.0 (clean sheets: 4).

Across 46 head-to-head games the record reads 27–9–10 (wins–draws–losses) from Shamrock Rovers's side.

Those 46 games averaged 2.6 goals, with both teams scoring in 54% of them.

Shamrock Rovers sit 1st on 68 pts after 35 games, Waterford 8th on 40 pts.

Nito explains: Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Shamrock Rovers and Waterford matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 50% of Shamrock Rovers's last 10 matches and 60% of Waterford's last 10. In their 46 recorded meetings it was 54%. In this match it landed (Shamrock Rovers 3-2 Waterford).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Shamrock Rovers reached that in 50% of their last 10 matches, Waterford in 60% of their last 10. Their 46 meetings averaged 2.6 goals (50% over 2.5). This match had 5 goals: over.

What does the form guide LWLWW mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Shamrock Rovers, last 5: 3 W · 0 D · 2 L (10 scored, 7 conceded). Waterford, last 5: 4 W · 0 D · 1 L (12 scored, 7 conceded).

Where do Shamrock Rovers and Waterford stand in the table?

Shamrock Rovers are 1st with 68 points from 35 games. Waterford are 8th with 40 points from 35 games. The gap between them is 28 points.

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: questions & answers

Who won Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?

Shamrock Rovers won 3–2.

Did both teams score in Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?

Yes, the match finished 3–2.

When was Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford played?

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford was played on Fri, 18 Sept 2026 at 22:00 (GMT+3) at Tallaght Stadium.

What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford?

46 meetings: Shamrock Rovers 27 wins, 9 draws, Waterford 10 wins. Those 46 games averaged 2.6 goals, with both teams scoring in 54% of them.

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford result, stats & H2H

Shamrock Rovers

Waterford

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Top-rated players

Match information

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Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Shamrock Rovers

Last matches: Waterford

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (20 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Premier League

Line-ups

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Comments

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford

How often do Shamrock Rovers and Waterford matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LWLWW mean?

Where do Shamrock Rovers and Waterford stand in the table?

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: questions & answers

More on this match

Key stats

Key stats

Top-rated players

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Premier League

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

More on this match

Season stats

Line-ups

Line-ups

Substitutes

Meetings (20 most recent)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Shamrock Rovers

Last matches: Waterford

Head-to-head matches

Key facts

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: questions & answers

Nito explains: Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford

How often do Shamrock Rovers and Waterford matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?