Shelbourne beat Sligo Rovers 3-2 on Friday, 23 May 2025 in Premier Division. The match was refereed by A. O'Dowd. It was played at Tolka Park.
First half: Sligo Rovers took an early lead at 3' when G. McElroy scored, with the assist credited to W. Fitzgerald, making the score 0-1. C. Reynolds received a yellow card for Sligo Rovers at 11'. T. Wilson received a yellow card for Shelbourne at 20'. Shelbourne leveled the score at 34' when J. Martin scored, with the assist credited to E. Caffrey, making the score 1-1. Shelbourne took the lead at 40' when J. Martin scored, with the assist credited to E. Caffrey, making the score 2-1.
Second half: Sligo Rovers made their 1st substitution at 46', with S. Mallon replacing R. Manning. Sligo Rovers made their 2nd substitution at 46', with C. Reynolds replacing H. Lintott. Shelbourne extended the lead at 57' when J. Martin scored, making the score 3-1. Sligo Rovers reduced the deficit at 59' when O. Elding scored, with the assist credited to M. Wolfe, making the score 3-2. Shelbourne made their 1st substitution at 70', with H. Wood replacing M. Odubeko. Sligo Rovers made their 3rd substitution at 70', with M. Wolfe replacing F. Lomboto. Sligo Rovers made their 4th substitution at 70', with C. Kavanagh replacing W. Waweru. E. Caffrey received a yellow card for Shelbourne at 76'. J. O'Sullivan received a yellow card for Shelbourne at 84'. Shelbourne made their 2nd substitution at 85', with J. Martin replacing D. Kelly. W. Fitzgerald received a yellow card for Sligo Rovers at 89'. G. McElroy received a yellow card for Sligo Rovers at 90'.
Shelbourne used 2 substitutions while Sligo Rovers used 4 substitutions. Shelbourne got 3 yellow cards, while Sligo Rovers got 3 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Shelbourne outshot their opponent (29-12).
- Possession was balanced (53%-47%).
- Shelbourne had the sharper finishing (6-4 shots on target).
