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Posts by Ben McElwain

Galway United vs Shelbourne Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division

By Ben McElwain | April 9, 2026
Galway United

Galway United welcome Dublin side Shelbourne to Eamonn Deacy Park for the 11th round of the 2026 League of Ireland season. Galway United sit in fifth place on fourteen points coming into this fixture. Galway have lost two and won three out of their last five, including that comeback from two down to win three…

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Waterford vs Drogheda United Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division

By Ben McElwain | April 9, 2026
Waterford

Waterford hosts Drogheda United at the Regional Sports Centre for round eleven of the men’s 2026 Premier Division. Waterford sits at the bottom of the table in tenth place on four points, yet to pick up their first win of the season. Drogheda sits two places ahead of Waterford in eighth place on ten points.…

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Czechia vs Ireland Match Preview – 2026 World Cup Play- Off Semi Final

By Ben McElwain | March 25, 2026
Ireland Vs Armenia

The Boys in Green travel to Prague for what is the biggest game in Irish football over the last few years. The Czech Republic comes into this fixture after finishing second in their World Cup Qualifying group, six points behind Croatia. Ireland gained their play-off spot in fashion, beating Portugal 2 – 0 at home…

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Bohemians vs Dundalk Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division

By Ben McElwain | March 19, 2026
Bohemians

League leaders Bohemians welcome Dundalk to Dalymount Park this Friday for what will be an exciting fixture in round eight of the 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division. Bohemians currently sit top of the table on 17 points with five wins and two losses. Dundalk sit in fourth place on 10 points with two wins,…

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Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers Match Preview – 2026 League Of Ireland Premier Division

By Ben McElwain | March 15, 2026

Dundalk welcome Sligo Rovers to Oriel Park in round seven of the 2026 League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division. Dundalk currently sits 5th in the table on seven points. Dundalk got their first three points on Friday night as they beat Waterford 5 – 0 at Oriel Park with goals from Ronan Teehan, Declan McDaid,…

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Longford Town vs UCD Match Preview – 2026 League Of Ireland First Division

By Ben McElwain | March 6, 2026
Longford Town

UCD will make the journey over to Bishopgate on Saturday evening as they face off against Longford Town in the 4th round of the 2026 Men’s First Division. Longford Town come into this clash sitting in 8th place on two points. Longford drew away to both Bray Wanderers and Kerry FC. UCD has had a…

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Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Match Preview – 2026 League Of Ireland Premier Division.

By Ben McElwain | March 6, 2026
Shelbourne

Drogheda United will make the journey across to Sligo on Saturday Evening to face Sligo Rovers in the 5th Round of the 2026 Men’s Premier Division Season. Sligo Rovers currently sit rock bottom in 10th place with one point from four games, which they picked up in a 0 – 0 draw against Waterford FC.…

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Finn Harps vs UCD Match Preview – 2026 League of Ireland First Division

By Ben McElwain | February 18, 2026
UCD Finn Harps

UCD will make the long trip up to Ballybofey this Friday night as they take on the Donegal side Finn Harps, in round 2 of the 2026 Men’s First Division Season. Finn Harps started their season losing 2 – 1 away to Athlone Town last Friday Night. Ajibola found the net for Finn Harps inside…

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Derry City vs Dundalk Match Preview – League of Ireland Premier Division 2026

By Ben McElwain | February 11, 2026

Dundalk will make the 158Km journey up to top of the table side, Derry City, as they start their return to the Premier Division. Derry City kicked off their 2026 Premier Division season by defeating Sligo Rovers 2 – 1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Derry left it to the last 10…

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Ireland Vs Portugal Match Preview – 2026 UEFA World Cup Qualifier.

By Ben McElwain | November 11, 2025

The Boys in Green welcome European giants Portugal to the Aviva in what is a crucial game for both teams in the World Cup qualifiers. Last Time Out: Ireland got their first win of the qualification campaign last month as they defeated Armenia 1 – 0 in Dublin with a goal from Evan Ferguson. Portugal…

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