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Shelbourne vs Waterford result, stats & H2H

Shelbourne

2–1

Waterford

Will Jarvis
Sean Boyd

22/05/2026 21:45 · Tolka Park

Shelbourne2–1Waterford

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Will Jarvis
Sean Boyd
Jonathan Lunney
Sam Bone

Will Johnson
Luke Heeney
Benny Couto

Key stats

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

Key stats

ShelbourneWaterford

7Shots on target2

7Fouls15

2Yellow cards3

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Shelbourne

Waterford

Harry WoodMF · 96′Player of the match8.2
Will JarvisMF · 55′7.9
Jonathan LunneyMF · 96′7.7
Ali CooteMF · 79′7.7
Kameron LedwidgeDF · 96′7.6

Harry WoodMF · 96′Player of the match8.2
Will JarvisMF · 55′7.9
Jonathan LunneyMF · 96′7.7

John MahonDF · 96′7.3
Kevin LongDF · 96′7.2
Stephen McMullanGK · 96′6.9

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: Premier League Ireland
Kick-off: Fri 22 May 21:45 EEST
Stadium: Tolka Park
Capacity: 9,681
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

30Shelbourne wins

10Draws

10Waterford wins

Last matches: Shelbourne

23.10.26Premier League IrelandBohemiansShelbourne01W
16.10.26Premier League IrelandSt. PatricksShelbourne12W
09.10.26Premier League IrelandShelbourneSligo Rovers51W
25.09.26Premier League IrelandGalwayShelbourne11D
18.09.26Premier League IrelandDundalkShelbourne23W

Last matches: Waterford

23.10.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordDrogheda31W
19.10.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordGalway32W
16.10.26Premier League IrelandBohemiansWaterford21L
09.10.26FAICupBohemiansWaterford02W
18.09.26Premier League IrelandShamrock RoversWaterford32L

Head-to-head matches

02.08.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordShelbourne10L
22.05.26Premier League IrelandShelbourneWaterford21W
06.02.26Premier League IrelandWaterfordShelbourne11D
26.09.25Premier LeagueShelbourneWaterford21W
23.06.25Premier LeagueWaterfordShelbourne22D
05.05.25Premier LeagueShelbourneWaterford01L

2.30Avg goals42%Both scored40%Over 2.5

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

Shelbourne vs Waterford: head-to-head record

50 meetings since 2005: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

30Shelbourne wins

10Draws

10Waterford wins

77:38Goals (Shelbourne : Waterford)

2.30Goals per match

42%BTTS

54%Over 1.5

40%Over 2.5

22%Over 3.5

Shelbourne at home: 13-4-638:20 goals in 23 games
Waterford at home: 4-6-1718:39 goals in 27 games
Shelbourne's biggest win: 5–0Shelbourne 5–0 Waterford, 15 Sept 2005
Waterford's biggest win: 0–2Shelbourne 0–2 Waterford, 24 Jun 2016

Meetings (20 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
2 Aug 2026	Premier League Ireland	Waterford	1–0	Shelbourne
22 May 2026	Premier League Ireland	Shelbourne	2–1	Waterford
6 Feb 2026	Premier League Ireland	Waterford	1–1	Shelbourne
26 Sept 2025	Premier League	Shelbourne	2–1	Waterford
23 Jun 2025	Premier League	Waterford	2–2	Shelbourne
5 May 2025	Premier League	Shelbourne	0–1	Waterford
21 Feb 2025	Premier League	Waterford	0–1	Shelbourne
18 Oct 2024	Premier League	Shelbourne	3–1	Waterford
13 Jun 2024	Premier League	Waterford	0–1	Shelbourne
17 May 2024	Premier League	Shelbourne	1–0	Waterford
16 Feb 2024	Premier League	Waterford	1–1	Shelbourne
16 Oct 2022	FAICup	Waterford	0–1	Shelbourne
10 Oct 2020	Premier League	Waterford	0–1	Shelbourne
1 Aug 2020	Premier League	Shelbourne	0–1	Waterford
1 Sept 2017	1st Division	Waterford	1–1	Shelbourne
11 Aug 2017	FAICup	Waterford	0–3	Shelbourne
30 Jun 2017	1st Division	Shelbourne	1–1	Waterford
5 May 2017	1st Division	Waterford	1–0	Shelbourne
17 Mar 2017	1st Division	Shelbourne	2–2	Waterford
15 Oct 2016	1st Division	Shelbourne	0–1	Waterford

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

Shelbourne4W 1D 0L · goals 12–5

W23.10Premier League IrelandABohemians1–0
W16.10Premier League IrelandASt. Patricks2–1
W09.10Premier League IrelandHSligo Rovers5–1
D25.09Premier League IrelandAGalway1–1
W18.09Premier League IrelandADundalk3–2

Waterford3W 0D 2L · goals 11–8

W23.10Premier League IrelandHDrogheda3–1
W19.10Premier League IrelandHGalway3–2
L16.10Premier League IrelandABohemians1–2
W09.10FAICupABohemians2–0
L18.09Premier League IrelandAShamrock Rovers2–3

Goals and trends · last 10

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

ShelbourneWaterford

1.6Goals scored per game1.9

1.1Goals conceded per game1.1

70%Both teams scored60%

50%Over 2.5 goals60%

2Clean sheets4

20%Failed to score10%

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

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

ShelbourneWaterford

Premier League 2025 · 18 gamesPremier League 2025 · 17 games

1.4Goals scored1.4

1.1Goals conceded1.8

4.9Corners4.7

12.7Shots10.2

53%Possession48%

3.1Yellow cards2.8

22%Clean sheets24%

17%Failed to score29%

3-2-1Home / away record (W-D-L)3-2-3

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

ShelbourneWaterford

Top stats

7Shots on target2

Passes

519Passes233

418Accurate passes128

81%Pass accuracy55%

Defence

7Fouls15

2Goalkeeper saves5

Discipline

2Yellow cards3

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

8.2Harry WoodShelbourne
7.9Will JarvisShelbourne
7.7Jonathan LunneyShelbourne
7.7Ali CooteShelbourne
7.6Kameron LedwidgeShelbourne

Shelbourne (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
3	St. Patricks	35	+25	60	DLLWW
4	Shelbourne	35	+3	49	WWWDW
5	Derry City	35	+3	47	WWLWD
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

ShelbourneFormationWaterford

Shelbourne

Waterford

Goal
Yellow card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

21Arlo Doherty
6

About this match

Shelbourne vs Waterford preview

Shelbourne and Waterford met in the Premier League Ireland on Fri, 22 May 2026, and the match finished 2–1.

Form · last 5 matches

ShelbourneWWWDW12 scored · 5 conceded

WaterfordWWLWL11 scored · 8 conceded

Key facts · last 5

ShelbourneWaterford

1.6Goals scored per game1.9

1.1Goals conceded per game1.1

70%Both teams scored60%

50%Over 2.5 goals60%

2Clean sheets4

Head-to-head in numbers

30Shelbourne wins

10Draws

10Waterford wins

50 meetings · 2.3 goals per game · both teams scored in 42%

League table

Shelbourne4th49 pts · 35 played

Waterford8th40 pts · 35 played

Shelbourne lead by 9 pts

Read the full match preview

Recent form over the last 5: Shelbourne WWWDW (goals 12–5), Waterford WWLWL (goals 11–8).

Both teams scored in 70% of Shelbourne's recent games and 60% of Waterford's; over 2.5 goals landed in 50% and 60% respectively.

Per game, Shelbourne average 1.6 goals scored and 1.1 conceded (clean sheets: 2), Waterford 1.9 and 1.1 (clean sheets: 4).

Across 50 head-to-head games the record reads 30–10–10 (wins–draws–losses) from Shelbourne's side.

Those 50 games averaged 2.3 goals, with both teams scoring in 42% of them.

Shelbourne sit 4th on 49 pts after 35 games, Waterford 8th on 40 pts.

Nito explains: Shelbourne vs Waterford

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

How often do Shelbourne 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 70% of Shelbourne's last 10 matches and 60% of Waterford's last 10. In their 50 recorded meetings it was 42%. In this match it landed (Shelbourne 2-1 Waterford).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Shelbourne reached that in 50% of their last 10 matches, Waterford in 60% of their last 10. Their 50 meetings averaged 2.3 goals (40% over 2.5). This match had 3 goals: over.

What does the form guide WWWDW mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Shelbourne, last 5: 4 W · 1 D · 0 L (12 scored, 5 conceded). Waterford, last 5: 3 W · 0 D · 2 L (11 scored, 8 conceded).

Where do Shelbourne and Waterford stand in the table?

Shelbourne are 4th with 49 points from 35 games. Waterford are 8th with 40 points from 35 games. The gap between them is 9 points.

Shelbourne vs Waterford: questions & answers

Who won Shelbourne vs Waterford?

Shelbourne won 2–1.

Did both teams score in Shelbourne vs Waterford?

Yes, the match finished 2–1.

When was Shelbourne vs Waterford played?

Shelbourne vs Waterford was played on Fri, 22 May 2026 at 21:45 (GMT+3) at Tolka Park.

What is the head-to-head record between Shelbourne and Waterford?

50 meetings: Shelbourne 30 wins, 10 draws, Waterford 10 wins. Those 50 games averaged 2.3 goals, with both teams scoring in 42% of them.

Shelbourne vs Waterford result, stats & H2H

Shelbourne

Waterford

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Match information

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Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Shelbourne

Last matches: Waterford

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (20 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

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Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Premier League

Line-ups

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Substitutes

Shelbourne vs Waterford preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Shelbourne vs Waterford

How often do Shelbourne and Waterford matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide WWWDW mean?

Where do Shelbourne and Waterford stand in the table?

Shelbourne 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: Shelbourne

Last matches: Waterford

Head-to-head matches

Key facts

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Shelbourne vs Waterford: questions & answers

Nito explains: Shelbourne vs Waterford

How often do Shelbourne and Waterford matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide WWWDW mean?