League-position context
Galway United rank7th
Shelbourne rank5th
Galway United points21
Shelbourne points26
Galway United: #7 · 21 pts · GD -3
14 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 2 pts from safety.
Shelbourne: #5 · 26 pts · GD -1
9 pts off the top 2. 6 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.