Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers
Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers — Head to Head Record
Key facts
- Shamrock Rovers have won the last 3 meetings
Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers — Past Results
| 26.06.26 | Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers 3–1 Galway United | L |
| 08.05.26 | Premier Division | Galway United 1–3 Shamrock Rovers | L |
| 20.03.26 | Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers 2–0 Galway United | L |
Galway United & Shamrock Rovers — Recent Form
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division — Table
| # | Team | P | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Patrick's Athl. | 32 | 52:25 | 59 |
| 2 | Shamrock Rovers | 31 | 49:31 | 59 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 31 | 55:37 | 56 |
| 4 | Derry City | 32 | 45:42 | 41 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 32 | 49:53 | 41 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 32 | 42:45 | 40 |
| 7 | Galway United | 32 | 42:48 | 38 |
| 8 | Waterford | 32 | 44:54 | 34 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 32 | 38:51 | 34 |
Galway United & Shamrock Rovers — Upcoming Matches
Galway United
| 09.10 18:45 | Waterford – Galway United |
| 16.10 18:45 | Galway United – Shamrock Rovers |
| 23.10 18:45 | Galway United – St Patrick's Athl. |
Shamrock Rovers
| 09.10 19:00 | Shamrock Rovers – Drogheda United |
| 12.10 19:00 | Shamrock Rovers – Bohemians |
| 16.10 18:45 | Galway United – Shamrock Rovers |
Analysis
In 3 meetings between Galway United and Shamrock Rovers, Shamrock Rovers have been the more successful side, winning 3 to 0 with 0 draws along the way. The record leans firmly in one direction, but in a rivalry like this one head-to-head form rarely tells the full story once the game kicks off. The numbers suggest an entertaining watch: 3.3 goals per match on average, 66% of encounters going beyond two and a half, and both teams scoring in 66% of them. The pattern has been fairly consistent across the sample above. Where the game is played has mattered. Galway United hold 0-0-1 as hosts in this fixture, and Shamrock Rovers show 2-0-0 at home, underlining how much home comfort can tilt an otherwise close rivalry one way or the other. Form going into the next meeting is worth a glance. Galway United have won 1 of their last 5 games and are scoring 1.4 a game, while Shamrock Rovers have taken 1 wins from 5, averaging 1.2, so both arrive with recent evidence to lean on. Broken down, that leaves Galway United winning around 0% of the time, 0% ending level and Shamrock Rovers on about 100%. The balance gives one side the edge, but enough draws and surprises to keep it interesting. The next chapter comes on 16.10.2026, when Galway United and Shamrock Rovers renew a rivalry that the numbers only begin to capture. Both will fancy their chances of adding to the head-to-head, whatever recent form and history might hint at.
Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers — FAQ
Who has won more matches between Galway United and Shamrock Rovers?
Shamrock Rovers have won more, 3–0, with 0 draws
How many goals are scored on average?
3.3 goals per match; 66% of meetings had 3 or more goals
What was the result of the last match?
Shamrock Rovers 3–1 Galway United on 26.06.2026
When is the next match?
Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers on 16.10.2026 18:45

