Monday , 14 September 2026

Shamrock Rovers FC vs FC Ararat-Armenia, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION

Champions League Qualification · 2026
Shamrock Rovers FC
2 – 1
Full Time
FC Ararat-Armenia
Tue 28 Jul 2026 · 21:00 UTC Tallaght Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Matt Healy 11' 1–0
Aaron Greene 36' 2–0
2–1 73' Sandro Lima
Y 50' Julio Junior
Roberto Lopes 58' Y
Y 81' Bruno Wilson
Y 82' Franca

Overview

Match Preview

Shamrock Rovers FC vs FC Ararat-Armenia — Champions League Q at Tallaght Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee

Head-to-Head

1
Shamrock Rovers FC 1 games · Avg 3.0 goals FC Ararat-Armenia
Last 5 meetings
2026-07-28 Shamrock Rovers FC 2–1 FC Ararat-Armenia

Recent Form

Shamrock Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jul FC Ararat-Armenia H 2–1 W
14 Jul Floriana FC H 5–1 W
30 Jul AC Sparta Praha A 2–4 L
23 Jul AC Sparta Praha H 0–2 L
16 Jul KF Víkingur H 2–1 W
09 Jul KF Víkingur A 0–0 D
FC Ararat-Armenia
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jul Shamrock Rovers FC A 1–2 L
14 Jul Riga FC A 2–3 L
01 Oct FK Crvena Zvezda H 1–2 L
24 Sep NK Celje H 1–0 W
17 Sep CS Fola Esch H 4–3 W
29 Aug F91 Diddeleng U19 A 1–2 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Shamrock Rovers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
FC Ararat-Armenia this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Shamrock Rovers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Ararat-Armenia
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Ararat-Armenia
Sandro Lima 2 G
Franca 1 G
Hugo Oliveira 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Shamrock Rovers FC launch into their encounter with FC Ararat-Armenia.
  • 5' Bruno Wilson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tulipa will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 11' Matt Healy makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Shamrock Rovers FC are in front.
  • 16' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shamrock Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 21' A quiet spell here at Tallaght Stadium. FC Ararat-Armenia seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 26' It looks surprising FC Ararat-Armenia does not make any changes. Sandro Lima has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shamrock Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 36' Assisted by Jack Byrne with the perfectly-timed delivery and Aaron Greene makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 41' It’s high time Stephen Bradley made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' It looks like no one’s ball. Shamrock Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 50' Julio Junior has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 50.
  • 55' FC Ararat-Armenia is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 58' That is a card for Shamrock Rovers FC. Roberto Lopes will be fuming at that decision.
  • 63' Karen Muradyan, a Armenia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 68' Over 68 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 72' Franca gets the nod from FC Ararat-Armenia. He replaces Artur Serobyan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' Sandro Lima is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the forward.
  • 73' A change in the FC Ararat-Armenia ranks — Artur Serobyan exits the field as Franca enters on 73.
  • 74' Magnificent from Sandro Lima! That is 13 goals in 240 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 77' Time for substitution for Shamrock Rovers FC. Aaron Greene is replaced by Jonathan Afolabi.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Shamrock Rovers FC team. Aaron Greene is replaced by Jonathan Afolabi on 78 minute.
  • 79' A change in the Shamrock Rovers FC ranks — Jake Mulraney exits the field as Enda Stevens enters on 79.
  • 81' A moment of madness from Bruno Wilson on 81 minutes earns him a card. FC Ararat-Armenia will be frustrated.
  • 82' That looks like a foul for a card for Franca.
  • 84' Maxence Carlier makes way for Mishel Ayvazyan at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Ararat-Armenia.
  • 85' Naj Razi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dylan Watts at the 85 minute mark.
  • 88' Michael Nonnan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Graham Burke on 88 minute.
  • Shamrock Rovers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Shamrock Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stephen Bradley

FC Ararat-Armenia Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tulipa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Aaron Greene 1
Matt Healy 1
Sandro Lima 1

Head to Head

2026-07-28 Shamrock Rovers FC 2–1 FC Ararat-Armenia

Shamrock Rovers FC Form

2026-07-28 Shamrock Rovers FC 2–1 FC Ararat-Armenia W 2026-07-14 Shamrock Rovers FC 5–1 Floriana FC W 2024-07-30 AC Sparta Praha 4–2 Shamrock Rovers FC L 2024-07-23 Shamrock Rovers FC 0–2 AC Sparta Praha L 2024-07-16 Shamrock Rovers FC 2–1 KF Víkingur W 2024-07-09 KF Víkingur 0–0 Shamrock Rovers FC D

FC Ararat-Armenia Form

2026-07-28 Shamrock Rovers FC 2–1 FC Ararat-Armenia L 2026-07-14 Riga FC 3–2 FC Ararat-Armenia L 2020-10-01 FC Ararat-Armenia 1–2 FK Crvena Zvezda L 2020-09-24 FC Ararat-Armenia 1–0 NK Celje W 2020-09-17 FC Ararat-Armenia 4–3 CS Fola Esch W 2019-08-29 F91 Diddeleng U19 2–1 FC Ararat-Armenia L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.82 Shamrock Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 FC Ararat-Armenia xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shamrock Rovers FC53% Draw24% FC Ararat-Armenia23%
Actual: Shamrock Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Shamrock Rovers FC or Draw
78%
Draw or FC Ararat-Armenia
47%
Shamrock Rovers FC or FC Ararat-Armenia
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shamrock Rovers FC37% Draw44% FC Ararat-Armenia19%
Actual: Shamrock Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
5%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Shamrock Rovers FC

Handicap Shamrock Rovers FC covers Push FC Ararat-Armenia covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 22% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Shamrock Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
FC Ararat-Armenia keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.