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League of Ireland Premier Division · 18 September 2026 · 20:00

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford (18 September 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division): match facts, H2H and recent form

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Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford (League of Ireland Premier Division) was played on 18 September 2026 and finished 3–2.

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: bookmaker odds side by side

Match result1X2
Top price available1.504.716.48
Market average1.464.335.89

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: league table and recent form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Shamrock Rovers3620-8-859:3868
2Bohemians3619-8-963:4465
3St Patrick's Athletic3617-9-1055:3160
4Shelbourne3612-13-1152:5049
5Derry City3611-15-1050:4748
6Dundalk3611-12-1355:5945
7Waterford3610-13-1354:6143
8Galway United3610-12-1446:5342
9Drogheda United3610-10-1644:5740
10Sligo Rovers365-10-2128:6625

Recent matches

Shamrock Rovers

20 AugDShamrock Rovers 1–1 KuPS
27 AugLKuPS 1–0 Shamrock Rovers
30 AugDDerry City 3–3 Shamrock Rovers
4 SeptDShamrock Rovers 0–0 Shelbourne
11 SeptLSt Patrick's Athletic 2–0 Shamrock Rovers

Waterford

9 AugWWaterford 3–1 Bohemians
21 AugDSligo Rovers 0–0 Waterford
28 AugWSt Patrick's Athletic 0–2 Waterford
11 SeptDWaterford 1–1 Dundalk
14 SeptDWaterford 2–2 Derry City

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: our analysis

Shamrock Rovers host Waterford in what promises to be a clash of the league’s leaders against a mid‑table side fighting to climb out of the lower half. The Rovers sit atop the table with 56 points from 30 games, having won 16, drawn eight and lost six while boasting a 46‑29 goal difference. Waterford, currently eighth with 33 points, have recorded seven wins, twelve draws and eleven defeats, and sit on a -9 goal difference after scoring 40 and conceding 49. The stark contrast in form and firepower sets the stage for a test of whether the champions can maintain their dominance against a side that has struggled for consistency all season.

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: side-by-side comparison

Shamrock RoversWaterford
25%Form75%
52%Attack48%
62%Defence38%
83%Head to head17%
56%Overall44%

Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: head to head

All matches
2Shamrock Rovers
1Draws
0Waterford
19/6/26 · Waterford 0–2 Shamrock Rovers
1/5/26 · Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Waterford
3/4/26 · Waterford 1–1 Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford: your questions answered

How did Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford end?

Shamrock Rovers beat Waterford 3–2.

When and where was the match played?

Kick-off is on 18 September 2026 at 20:00, venue Tallaght Stadium.

Where do the teams stand in the table?

Shamrock Rovers: 1st (68 points), Waterford: 7th (43 points).

What is the head-to-head record of Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford?

Shamrock Rovers: 2, Draws: 1, Waterford: 0.

More matches: League of Ireland Premier Division

Dundalk vs Shelbourne 18 SeptDerry City vs Galway United 18 SeptBohemians vs Drogheda United 18 SeptSligo Rovers vs St Patrick's Athletic 19 Sept

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