Saturday , 29 August 2026

Shamrock Rovers FC vs Floriana FC, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION

Champions League Qualification · 2026
Shamrock Rovers FC
5 – 1
Full Time
Floriana FC
Tue 14 Jul 2026 · 19:00 UTC Tallaght Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Lee Grace 7' 1–0
1–1 13' Tomislav Gudelj
Dylan Watts 29' 2–1
John McGovern 48' 3–1
Graham Burke 61' 4–1
Jack Byrne 73' 5–1
John McGovern 68' Y
Dylan Watts 75' Y
Y 81' Dunstan Vella
Naj Razi 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Shamrock Rovers FC vs Floriana FC — Champions League Q at Tallaght Stadium.

Head-to-Head

1
Shamrock Rovers FC 1 games · Avg 6.0 goals Floriana FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-07-14 Shamrock Rovers FC 5–1 Floriana FC

Recent Form

Shamrock Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
18 Jul Breidablik UBK A 1–2 L
Floriana FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jul Shamrock Rovers FC A 1–5 L
24 Sep FC Flora H 0–0 D
17 Sep Linfield FC A 1–0 W

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
Floriana FC 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
Floriana FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Floriana FC
Mustapha Jah 1 G 1 A
Robert Muric 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Shamrock Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Floriana FC.
  • 5' Shamrock Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Floriana FC backline.
  • 7' A goal from the Ireland international Lee Grace! He fires home on 7 to make it 1-0!
  • 12' Myles Beerman has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 13' Tomislav Gudelj is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shamrock Rovers FC and Floriana FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 23' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 28' Ireland international Dylan Watts has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
  • 29' with the perfectly-timed delivery and John McGovern makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 34' It looks surprising Floriana FC does not make any changes. Federico Varela has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 39' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Naj Razi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 48' What a moment for John McGovern! That strike on 48 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 52' Kenan Dervisagic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robert Muric on 52 minute.
  • 57' Over 57 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 61' A stunning finish from Graham Burke — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 65' Shamrock Rovers FC ring the changes. Jake Mulraney has done his job and it is now time for Tunmise Sobowale to step up.
  • 68' John McGovern picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 71' A change in the Floriana FC ranks — Tomislav Gudelj exits the field as Ange Curtis N Dri enters on 71.
  • 73' Jack Byrne is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 74' A goal from the Ireland international Jack Byrne! He fires home on 74 to make it 6-1!
  • 75' Controversy at the stadium! Dylan Watts argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 76' Dylan Watts was booked on 76.
  • 77' Maleace Asamoah has so much to prove this time. He replaces John O'Sullivan on 77 minute.
  • 78' The Shamrock Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. John O'Sullivan departs to be replaced by Maleace Asamoah.
  • 81' Dunstan Vella catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 81.
  • 82' The referee calls foul for Dunstan Vella. He receives a card.
  • 87' Shamrock Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 5-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Shamrock Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stephen Bradley

Floriana FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dani Portela

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.53 Shamrock Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 Floriana FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 69% + Shamrock Rovers FC to win 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shamrock Rovers FC63% Draw20% Floriana FC17%
Actual: Shamrock Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.63
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Shamrock Rovers FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Floriana FC
37%
Shamrock Rovers FC or Floriana FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shamrock Rovers FC50% Draw37% Floriana FC13%
Actual: Shamrock Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
8.6%
1 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
7%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
4.9%
4 – 1
4.8%
4 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
4%
0 – 0
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Shamrock Rovers FC

Handicap Shamrock Rovers FC covers Push Floriana FC covers
-2.5 27% — 73%
-2 27% 19% 54%
-1.5 46% — 54%
-1 46% 21% 33%
-0.5 67% — 33%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 9% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Shamrock Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Floriana FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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