Shamrock Rovers FC vs FC Ararat-Armenia, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION
Overview
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Shamrock Rovers FC vs FC Ararat-Armenia — Champions League Q at Tallaght Stadium.
- Shamrock Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- FC Ararat-Armenia 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Vikingur | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Jul | KF Vikingur | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Shamrock Rovers FC this season
Shamrock Rovers FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Ararat-Armenia this season
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' And we are off! Shamrock Rovers FC vs FC Ararat-Armenia — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 11' What composure from Matt Healy! The Ireland international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 16' Tunmise Sobowale is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Shamrock Rovers FC so far.
- 21' Alexandros Malis, a Greece , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 26' Karen Muradyan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shamrock Rovers FC tonight.
- 31' Ed McGinty needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 36' What a strike from Aaron Greene! The score is 2-0.
- 41' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Shamrock Rovers FC and FC Ararat-Armenia are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shamrock Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 50' It’s gonna be a card for Julio Junior.
- 55' Shamrock Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 58' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Roberto Lopes.
- 63' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 68' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shamrock Rovers FC and FC Ararat-Armenia are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 72' Another change for FC Ararat-Armenia made on 72 minute. Artur Serobyan leaves to be changed by Franca.
- 73' Sandro Lima does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Ararat-Armenia surge ahead!
- 73' FC Ararat-Armenia make a change. Artur Serobyan trudges off to be replaced by Franca on 73 minutes.
- 74' A goal from the Brazil international Sandro Lima! He fires home on 74 to make it 2-2!
- 77' A change in the Shamrock Rovers FC ranks — Aaron Greene exits the field as Jonathan Afolabi enters on 77.
- 78' The crowd applauds Aaron Greene as he leaves the pitch. Jonathan Afolabi steps in for Shamrock Rovers FC.
- 79' The crowd applauds Jake Mulraney as he leaves the pitch. Enda Stevens steps in for Shamrock Rovers FC.
- 81' The referee shows FC Ararat-Armenia player a card on 81.
- 82' The referee shows FC Ararat-Armenia player a card on 82.
- 84' Mishel Ayvazyan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Maxence Carlier on 84 minute.
- 85' Dylan Watts makes way for Naj Razi at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shamrock Rovers FC.
- 88' The Shamrock Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Graham Burke departs to be replaced by Michael Nonnan.
- Shamrock Rovers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Shamrock Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Graham Burke ↓ Michael Nonnan 88'
-
11
Jake Mulraney ↓ Enda Stevens 77'
- 29
- 4
- 5
-
7
Dylan Watts ↓ Naj Razi 85'
-
9
Aaron Greene ↓ Jonathan Afolabi 77'
- 8
- 1
- 22
- 19
Bench
-
3
Enda Stevens ↑ 77'
-
18
Jonathan Afolabi ↑ 77'
-
28
Naj Razi ↑ 85'
- 27
- 33
- 26
- 41
- 17
- 38
-
31
Michael Nonnan ↑ 88'
Coach
Stephen Bradley
FC Ararat-Armenia Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 91
- 43
- 11
- 16
-
77
Artur Serobyan ↓ Franca 72'
- 2
- 98
- 3
- 19
- 47
Bench
- 90
-
95
Franca ↑ 72'
-
7
Zhirayr Shaghoyan ↑ 84'
- 1
- 5
- 25
- 20
- 14
-
6
Mishel Ayvazyan ↑ 84'
- 9
Coach
Tulipa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Greene | 1 |
| Matt Healy | 1 |
| Sandro Lima | 1 |
Head to Head
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 Vikingur
W
2024-07-09
KF Vikingur
0–0
Shamrock Rovers FC
D
FC Ararat-Armenia Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Shamrock Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.