Shelbourne vs Galway: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Shelbourne prepare to host Galway on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this IRELAND: Premier Division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Shelbourne, currently 5th in the standings with 1 points from 1 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Galway, sitting 9th with 0 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Shelbourne and Galway have favored Shelbourne, with Shelbourne claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Shamrock, Shelbourne recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Galway's last outing came against St Patricks, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Shelbourne are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Shelbourne and Galway are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Shelbourne's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Galway's games average 2.6 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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