Galway United FC vs Shamrock Rovers kicks off 16 October 2026 at 18:45. Ireland Premier Division fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Shamrock Rovers vs Galway United FC Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/10/16
| 10BET | 1 | X | 2 | Asian Handicap | Goals | Over | Under | Corners | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-match odds | 4.00 | 3.60 | 1.78 | -- | -- | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Shamrock Rovers
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
| Yellow cards | ||
| Red cards | ||
| Penalties awarded |
2
Galway United… wins
36
Shamrock Rove… wins
-
26 Jun 2026
Shamrock Rovers
3 - 1
Galway United FC
L
-
08 May 2026
Galway United FC
1 - 3
Shamrock Rovers
L
-
20 Mar 2026
Shamrock Rovers
2 - 0
Galway United FC
L
-
29 Oct 2025
Shamrock Rovers
1 - 0
Galway United FC
L
-
10 Aug 2025
Galway United FC
0 - 0
Shamrock Rovers
D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | +20 | 62 | D D L W W |
| 2 |
St. Patrick's Athletic
|
32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | +27 | 59 | W L W W W |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | +19 | 59 | W W W W W |
| 4 |
Shelbourne
|
33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | +1 | 43 | L L W D W |
| 5 |
Derry City
|
32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | +3 | 41 | L D W D W |
| 6 |
Dundalk
|
33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | -5 | 41 | W D L L L |
| 7 |
Galway United FC
|
32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | -6 | 38 | D L W L D |
| 8 |
Waterford United
|
32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | -10 | 34 | D W D D L |
| 9 |
Drogheda United
|
33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | -15 | 34 | L W W L L |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | -34 | 23 | L L L L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 18:45.
Recent results
Match preview
Galway United FC host Shamrock Rovers in the Ireland Premier Division on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 18:45. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Galway United FC sit 7th in the Ireland Premier Division table with 38 points from 32 matches (9W · 11D · 12L). Shamrock Rovers are 1st with 62 points from 32 matches (18W · 8D · 6L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Ireland Premier Division hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 47 times on record. Galway United FC have won 2, Shamrock Rovers have won 36 and 9 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
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- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Galway United FC vs Shamrock Rovers — frequently asked
When is Galway United FC vs Shamrock Rovers played?
Kick-off is in the Ireland Premier Division.
Where is Galway United FC vs Shamrock Rovers played?
Galway United FC host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Galway United FC vs Shamrock Rovers started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Friday, 16 October 2026 at 18:45 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Galway United FC vs Shamrock Rovers live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Galway United FC vs Shamrock Rovers part of?
The Ireland Premier Division in Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Ireland Premier Division
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Ireland Premier Division hub, or jump to the full Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Galway United FC and Shamrock Rovers for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.