Saturday , 8 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 Víkingur H 2–1 W
09 Jul KF Víkingur 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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Shamrock Rovers FC have kicked off against Floriana FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shamrock Rovers FC and Floriana FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 7' Lee Grace doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 12' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shamrock Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 13' Tomislav Gudelj doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 18' Floriana FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 23' 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.
  • 28' Shamrock Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Floriana FC's shape.
  • 29' What a strike from John McGovern! The score is 2-1.
  • 34' Shamrock Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
  • 39' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 44' A quiet spell here at Tallaght Stadium. Floriana FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 48' Magnificent from John McGovern! That is 1 goals in 25 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 52' It is a substitution in Floriana FC team. Robert Muric is replaced by Kenan Dervisagic on 52 minute.
  • 57' Ange Curtis N Dri is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Floriana FC tonight.
  • 61' A stunning finish from Graham Burke — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 65' Tunmise Sobowale has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jake Mulraney on 65 minute.
  • 68' The referee shows Shamrock Rovers FC player a card on 68.
  • 71' Time for substitution for Floriana FC. Tomislav Gudelj is replaced by Ange Curtis N Dri.
  • 73' The deadlock is broken! Jack Byrne gets on the scoresheet on 73 minutes.
  • 74' A goal from the Republic of Ireland international Jack Byrne! He fires home on 74 to make it 6-1!
  • 75' It’s a booking for Shamrock Rovers FC player. Dylan Watts gets a card.
  • 76' Dylan Watts is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
  • 77' Another change for Shamrock Rovers FC made on 77 minute. John O'Sullivan leaves to be changed by Maleace Asamoah.
  • 78' Maleace Asamoah gets the nod from Shamrock Rovers FC. He replaces John O'Sullivan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 81' The referee shows Floriana FC player a card on 81.
  • 82' A moment of madness from Dunstan Vella on 82 minutes earns him a card. Floriana FC will be frustrated.
  • 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Federico Varela, as he is very good at scoring at Tallaght Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 5-1.

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.