Premier Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
St Patrick's Athl. and Shamrock Rovers drew 2:2. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. Goals were scored by M. Melia 32′, J. Byrne 37′, L. Grace 88′, J. Redmond 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. St Patrick's Athl. had 53% possession while Shamrock Rovers held 47%. St Patrick's Athl. had 7 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (5 on target) for Shamrock Rovers. St Patrick's Athl. made 5 substitutions, Shamrock Rovers made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between St Patrick's Athl. and Shamrock Rovers — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Mulraney
Match Statistics
St Patrick's Athl. had 53% possession against Shamrock Rovers's 47%. St Patrick's Athl. registered 7 shots (4 on target) while Shamrock Rovers managed 12 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–2. Fouls committed: 10–10.
Lineups
St Patrick's Athl. lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Stephen Kenny, while Shamrock Rovers deployed a 3-5-2 under Stephen Bradley.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for St Patrick's Athl. is 7.02, compared to 7.05 for Shamrock Rovers. 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 Shamrock Rovers's best-rated player is R. Lopes (7.27).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of St Patrick's Athl. have contributed 26 goals and 16 assists this season, led by M. Melia (13G). Shamrock Rovers's starters account for 34 goals and 23 assists, spearheaded by R. Gaffney (9G). 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 7.00 on average, against Shamrock Rovers's 3-man backline averaging 7.14. 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 7.05, versus Shamrock Rovers's 5 rated 7.05. 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 7.03, compared to 2 for Shamrock Rovers averaging 7.02. 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 46% for St Patrick's Athl. and 52% for Shamrock Rovers. 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 54 for Shamrock Rovers. 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: M. Melia (18), oldest: C. Forrester (33)), while Shamrock Rovers average 29.0 (youngest: M. Healy (23), oldest: R. Gaffney (36)). 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 30 for Shamrock Rovers. 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: Stephen Bradley
Rivalry since 2019
St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers Head to Head Results· 30
St Patrick's Athl. and Shamrock Rovers have met 30 times — St Patrick's Athl. won 5, Shamrock Rovers won 18, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. Shamrock Rovers leads the head-to-head with 18 victories from 30 meetings. A combined 66 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.20 per match (22 for the home side, 44 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (40%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (40%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Shamrock Rovers are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2023.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, St Patrick's Athl. have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Shamrock Rovers show 2 wins, 1 draw 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