Dundalk – Shelbourne

The series between Dundalk and Shelbourne now runs to 4 games, and Shelbourne hold the upper hand with 3 victories against 1, plus 0 shared points. Those numbers set the scene for the latest chapter, with both teams aware that history counts for little on the day. On the scoring front the fixture averages 4 goals a game. Three or more have arrived in 100% of meetings, while both sides got on the scoresheet in 100%, a useful pointer for anyone weighing up how the next instalment might unfold. Where the game is played has mattered. Dundalk hold 0-0-2 as hosts in this fixture, and Shelbourne show 1-0-1 at home, underlining how much home comfort can tilt an otherwise close rivalry one way or the other. Recent weeks help frame expectations. Dundalk bring 0 wins from their past 5 and 1 goals per game, with Shelbourne on 4 wins from 5 and 2.4 a game, a snapshot that may count for as much here as the long-term record. Broken down, that leaves Dundalk winning around 25% of the time, 0% ending level and Shelbourne on about 75%. The balance gives one side the edge, but enough draws and surprises to keep it interesting. The last time these teams met, on 18.09.2026, the game ended Dundalk 2–3 Shelbourne, and that scoreline still shapes how the fixture is viewed. A new date is yet to be confirmed, leaving that result as the freshest reference point.