Linfield FC vs Shelbourne FC, Champions League Q 2025 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Linfield FC vs Shelbourne FC — Champions League Q at Windsor Park.
- Linfield FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Shelbourne FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Madley
7 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 10.3 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | Shelbourne FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jul | Shelbourne FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Aug | FC Zurich | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Aug | FC Zurich | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Jul | FK Bodø/Glimt | A | 0–8 | L |
| 19 Jul | FK Bodø/Glimt | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | Linfield FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jul | Linfield FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Windsor Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Linfield FC and Shelbourne FC.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matthew Fitzpatrick is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Linfield FC.
- 7' That looks like a foul for a card for Ali Coote.
- 12' Shelbourne FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 12.
- 17' Linfield FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 22' The whistle greets Mark Coyle as he departs to be replaced by Sean Gannon.
- 25' What a moment for Ali Coote! That strike on 25 puts his side firmly in control.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' Lorcan Healy gets the nod from Shelbourne FC. He replaces Conor Kearns and will look to change the dynamic.
- 37' Shelbourne FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 42' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' Tyreke Wilson picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 48' What composure from Chris Shields! The Ireland international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 53' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' Shelbourne FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Ben Hall is booked for Linfield FC — card on 63.
- 68' The Linfield FC bench stirs into life. Callumn Morrison is withdrawn and Chris McKee gets his opportunity.
- 73' Shelbourne FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 77' Ethan McGee makes way for Dane McCullough at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Linfield FC.
- 82' Northern Ireland international Chris Johns has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 83' The crowd applauds Kirk Millar as he leaves the pitch. Charlie Allen steps in for Linfield FC.
- 88' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Linfield FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 5
- 1
-
22
Jamie Mulgrew ↓ Kieran Offord 77'
-
7
Kirk Millar ↓ Charlie Allen 83'
- 29
- 21
- 67
-
38
Callumn Morrison ↓ Chris McKee 68'
- 3
-
27
Ethan McGee ↓ Dane McCullough 77'
Bench
-
10
Charlie Allen ↑ 83'
- 2
- 51
-
9
Kieran Offord ↑ 77'
-
17
Chris McKee ↑ 68'
- 37
- 36
- 4
-
34
Dane McCullough ↑ 77'
- 24
Coach
David Healy
Shelbourne FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
1
Conor Kearns ↓ Lorcan Healy 32'
-
3
Tyreke Wilson ↓ James Norris 83'
- 4
- 6
- 23
- 29
-
8
Mark Coyle ↓ Sean Gannon 22'
- 11
- 14
- 27
- 7
Bench
-
19
Lorcan Healy ↑ 32'
- 50
-
2
Sean Gannon ↑ 22'
-
9
Sean Boyd ↑ 83'
- 15
-
18
James Norris ↑ 83'
- 24
- 5
- 16
- 17
- 10
- 44
Coach
Joey O'Brien
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ali Coote | 1 |
| Ademipo Odubeko | 1 |
| Chris Shields | 1 |
Linfield FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.02
Linfield FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Shelbourne FC xG
I would bet for:
Linfield FC or Shelbourne FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Linfield FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Shelbourne FC
67%
Linfield FC or Shelbourne FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
11.4%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
2.5%
0 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Linfield FC
| Handicap | Linfield FC covers | Push | Shelbourne FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Linfield FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Shelbourne FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.