St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne: Score, H2H & Prediction

There aren’t many rivalries in the League of Ireland Premier Division that feel as tightly contested as St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne. The numbers back that up: across 50 competitive meetings since 2004, the results have been anything but predictable.

Current League Position: Shelbourne: 5th, St. Patrick’s Athletic: 3rd ·
Head-to-Head Matches Played: 50 (since 2004) ·
Shelbourne Wins: 21 ·
Most Recent Meeting: St Patrick’s Athletic 1-2 Shelbourne (Pre-season 2022)

What is the St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne score?

Live score updates

The most recent competitive fixture between these sides came on 16 June 2025, when Shelbourne hosted St Patrick’s Athletic. The match ended Shelbourne 0-1 St Patrick’s Athletic, with the visitors taking all three points on the road, according to ScoreBat (match results aggregator). Earlier that season, on 9 May 2025, Shelbourne won 2-1 at home, as reported by RTÉ Sport (Ireland’s national broadcaster).

How to follow live match

For real-time updates, LiveScore (live sports data platform) provides minute-by-minute coverage including goals, cards, and substitutions. FotMob (football match and stats app) also offers live tracking with line-ups and heat maps. Irish viewers can check RTÉ Sport for televised coverage and match reports.

The implication: if you’re tracking this fixture on the day, LiveScore or FotMob will get you the fastest updates, while RTÉ provides the most authoritative post-match analysis in Ireland.

What is the prediction for St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne?

Match prediction based on form

Recent form favours St Patrick’s Athletic slightly. They won the most recent meeting 1-0, and across the last six matches since April 2024, ScoreBat reports St Patrick’s Athletic won once, Shelbourne won four times, and one match ended level. However, Sports Mole (football preview site) previously predicted a 2-1 St Patrick’s Athletic win in an earlier preview. FootballPredictions.net (tips and analysis site) listed a correct-score prediction of 1-0 with an under-2.5 goals angle.

These predictions share a common thread: low-scoring affairs. The data supports that — St Patrick’s Athletic scored 37 goals across 24 meetings while Shelbourne managed 22, per FootyStats (football statistics site).

Key stats overview

Here’s how the numbers stack up across different data sources — one pattern: the totals vary by sample size, but St Patrick’s Athletic consistently hold the edge.

FotMob uses a 31-match window, while AiScore reports 45-50 games going back to 2004. The discrepancy is partly because AiScore’s own page shows different totals depending on which direction you read the matchup. The takeaway: St Patrick’s Athletic have the better win rate in the more recent sample, but Shelbourne have a slight edge across the full historical record.

What this means: a prediction leans toward St Patrick’s Athletic based on current momentum, but Shelbourne’s deeper historical record warns against writing them off.

How to get tickets for Shelbourne vs St Patrick’s Athletic?

Ticket availability

Tickets for League of Ireland Premier Division matches are typically sold through each club’s official website. For home matches at Richmond Park (capacity 5,340), St Patrick’s Athletic sells tickets via their St Patrick’s Athletic official website. For matches at Tolka Park (capacity 5,700), Shelbourne handles sales through Shelbourne FC’s official channels. Third-party resale platforms also list tickets, but the clubs recommend purchasing directly to avoid inflated prices.

Match venue and date

The next scheduled meeting in the Premier Division is set for 15 May 2026 at 18:45 UTC at Richmond Park, according to FotMob’s fixture data. Kick-off times and dates are subject to change, especially for televised fixtures. Fans should check the official League of Ireland fixture list on LiveScore for the latest schedule.

The catch: Derby matches often sell out days in advance, so buying early through the home club’s website is the only reliable way to secure a seat.

What is the head-to-head record between St Patrick’s Athletic and Shelbourne?

Historical results

Since 2004, the teams have faced each other approximately 50 times across all competitions. The AiScore record, refreshed on 17 June 2025, counts 45 matches in one direction (St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne) and 50 in the full aggregate — a discrepancy that reflects different data scoping rather than an error. Of those, St Patrick’s Athletic have won roughly 17, Shelbourne have 19 wins, and 9 were draws, according to AiScore’s 45-match breakdown.

FootyStats reports a slightly different picture from 24 meetings: Shelbourne winning 9, St Pat’s winning 12, and 3 draws — with St Pat’s scoring 37 goals to Shelbourne’s 22.

Recent meetings

• 16 June 2025: Shelbourne 0-1 St Patrick’s Athletic (Premier Division) — ScoreBat
• 9 May 2025: Shelbourne 2-1 St Patrick’s Athletic (Premier Division) — RTÉ Sport
• 30 September 2024: Shelbourne 2-3 St Patrick’s Athletic (Premier Division) — YouTube match highlights

The pattern: three of the last four meetings produced at least three goals, and the away side won each time. Home advantage has been irrelevant in this rivalry recently.

What are the current league standings for St Patrick’s Athletic and Shelbourne?

League table positions

As of the latest available data, St Patrick’s Athletic sit in 3rd place in the League of Ireland Premier Division table, with Shelbourne in 5th, according to LiveScore’s league table. St Pat’s are in the thick of the European qualification race; Shelbourne are just outside it.

Recent form guide

St Patrick’s Athletic have shown stronger recent form, winning three of their last five league matches. Shelbourne have been more inconsistent, picking up two wins, two losses, and a draw in the same span. FotMob tracks both sides’ form with live updates.

Why this matters: with European spots on the line, every point in this fixture carries extra weight. For St Pat’s in 3rd, a win keeps pressure on the top two. For Shelbourne in 5th, dropping points risks widening the gap to the top four.

“Shelbourne won a tightly contested match 2-1 at Tolka Park, with both sides creating several clear chances in the second half.”

– RTÉ Sport match report (9 May 2025)

“Al-Amin Kazeem scored an 88th-minute winner for St Patrick’s Athletic in a dramatic finish at Tolka Park.”

– YouTube highlights description (30 September 2024)

The gap between 3rd and 5th is tight enough that a single result could shift both clubs’ seasons. For St Patrick’s Athletic, the path to Europe runs through consistent home form. For Shelbourne, closing that gap means finding a way to turn draws into wins — especially against the teams directly above them.

For context on their recent European form, you can read more about Shelbournes European campaign against AZ Alkmaar.

Frequently asked questions

For St Patrick’s Athletic, the path to European football runs through consistent home results — and this fixture is one they need to win. For Shelbourne, the challenge is closing a five-point gap with fewer games left. A draw helps neither side. Something has to give.