Premier Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
St Patrick's Athl. defeated Bohemians 3:0. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. Goals were scored by C. Forrester 17′, M. Melia 83′, J. McClelland 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. St Patrick's Athl. had 47% possession while Bohemians held 53%. St Patrick's Athl. had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Bohemians. St Patrick's Athl. made 3 substitutions, Bohemians made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between St Patrick's Athl. and Bohemians — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. McClelland
assist: A. Breslin
Match Statistics
St Patrick's Athl. had 47% possession against Bohemians's 53%. St Patrick's Athl. registered 11 shots (4 on target) while Bohemians managed 11 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 3–7. Fouls committed: 9–12.
Lineups
St Patrick's Athl. lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Stephen Kenny, while Bohemians deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Alan Reynolds.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for St Patrick's Athl. is 6.99, compared to 6.88 for Bohemians. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. St Patrick's Athl.'s highest-rated starter is J. Redmond (7.30), while Bohemians's best-rated player is D. Devoy (7.40).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of St Patrick's Athl. have contributed 15 goals and 19 assists this season, led by C. Forrester (4G). Bohemians's starters account for 9 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by C. Whelan (6G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
St Patrick's Athl. deploy 4 defenders rated 7.03 on average, against Bohemians's 4-man backline averaging 6.92. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
St Patrick's Athl. field 3 midfielders averaging 7.00, versus Bohemians's 5 rated 6.94. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
St Patrick's Athl. start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.89, compared to 1 for Bohemians averaging 6.59. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 43% for St Patrick's Athl. and 80% for Bohemians. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
St Patrick's Athl.'s starters have collected 45 yellow cards this season, compared to 11 for Bohemians. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of St Patrick's Athl.'s starting XI is 26.5 (youngest: B. Baggley (23), oldest: C. Forrester (33)), while Bohemians average 26.2 (youngest: D. Devoy (24), oldest: J. Flores (30)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
St Patrick's Athl.'s starters average 28 league appearances each, versus 13 for Bohemians. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Stephen Kenny
Substitutes
Coach: Alan Reynolds
Rivalry since 2019
St Patrick's Athl. vs Bohemians Head to Head Results· 30
St Patrick's Athl. and Bohemians have met 30 times — St Patrick's Athl. won 11, Bohemians won 9, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. St Patrick's Athl. leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 30 meetings. A combined 72 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.40 per match (39 for the home side, 33 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. St Patrick's Athl. are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2023.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, St Patrick's Athl. have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Bohemians show 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026