Tuesday , 28 July 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+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Tallaght Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' FC Ararat-Armenia 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.
  • 10' FC Ararat-Armenia come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 11' The Ireland Matt Healy breaks the deadlock on 11 minutes. 1-0!
  • 16' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shamrock Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 21' FC Ararat-Armenia have won 25 goals from 13 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 26' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 26 minutes.
  • 31' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 36' Brilliant from the ! Aaron Greene makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 36.
  • 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' Franca has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 50' That is a card for FC Ararat-Armenia. Julio Junior will be fuming at that decision.
  • 55' It’s high time Stephen Bradley made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 58' Shamrock Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shamrock Rovers FC and FC Ararat-Armenia are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 68' Shamrock Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Shamrock Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Franca. He replaces Artur Serobyan on 72 minute.
  • 73' Against the run of play, Sandro Lima has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 73' The FC Ararat-Armenia bench stirs into life. Artur Serobyan is withdrawn and Franca gets his opportunity.
  • 74' GOAL! Sandro Lima scores on 74. Assisted by Franca
  • 77' The Shamrock Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Aaron Greene is withdrawn and Jonathan Afolabi gets his opportunity.
  • 78' Fresh legs for Shamrock Rovers FC! Jonathan Afolabi comes on to replace Aaron Greene.
  • 79' Jake Mulraney makes way for Enda Stevens at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shamrock Rovers FC.
  • 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bruno Wilson on 81.
  • 82' Franca has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 82.
  • 84' The whistle greets Maxence Carlier as he departs to be replaced by Mishel Ayvazyan.
  • 85' A change in the Shamrock Rovers FC ranks — Dylan Watts exits the field as Naj Razi enters on 85.
  • 88' The Shamrock Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Graham Burke is withdrawn and Michael Nonnan gets his opportunity.
  • 2-1 the final result. FC Ararat-Armenia will be bitterly disappointed.

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.