Shamrock Rovers need just a point at home to Galway United to clinch the 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division title.
Stephen Bradley had envisioned a perfect Sunday, where he would complete the Dublin marathon and take a helicopter trip to Derry to see his side clinch a fourth league title in five years. Whilst the Shamrock Rovers manager completed the marathon in 3 hours, 57 minutes and 37 seconds, his team wouldn’t have the same success.
A 98th minute Rory Gaffney goal wasn’t enough for Rovers to be crowned champions, as Derry City hold onto the slim hope of stealing the league title on the final day.
Galway United will finish the season with the slim hope of avoiding the relegation playoffs, sitting level on points with both Sligo Rovers and Waterford. John Caulfield’s men have the advantage of superior goal difference over both of those sides and a game in hand where they face a Shamrock Rovers side who have lost their last four matches.
A Stephen Walsh goal was enough for Galway United to pick up a point against Drogheda United in their final home game of the season.
Previous Meetings
08/10/25 – Galway United 0-0 Shamrock Rovers
30/05/25 – Shamrock Rovers 0-0 Galway United
04/04/25 – Galway United 0-1 Shamrock Rovers
Key Players
Of the four Shamrock Rovers players named in the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland (PFAI) team of the season, Graham Burke is the player Rovers will be needing most on Wednesday night. With eight goals and five assists in the league this season, Burke has been a crucial aspect of his sides fight for a potential domestic double.
Stephen Walsh has been the central figure of Galway United’s late fight for Premier Division survival. After recently becoming the player to have made the most appearances for the Tribesmen, the 35 year old has come into form, scoring three goals in three games.
Key Statistics
Shamrock Rovers haven’t lost to Galway United since a 1-0 defeat in the First Division in 2006.
In the history of this fixture, spanning back 40 years, Galway United have only ever beaten Shamrock Rovers on four occasions, all of which were at home.
John Caulfield and Stephen Bradley have met 19 times as managers, with Bradley coming out on top on eight occasions, Caulfield with five wins and nothing to separate the teams in the other six meetings
Seven of the last eight meetings between these sides have ended with under 2.5 goals.
Team News
Lee Grace was sent off on Sunday at the Brandywell and as a result will be suspended for this match. Danny Grant, Danny Mandroiu and Aaron Greene are all expected to be unavailable due to injury.
Former Preston North End fullback Greg Cunningham picked up an injury at the start of October that ended his season. Another name that has been added to the injury list is Dara McGuiness, who had to leave the pitch due to injury last Friday night against Drogheda United.
Key Information
Kick Off: 20:00 – 29/10/25
Where to Watch: LOITV
Referee: Aaron O’Dowd
Betting Odds: Shamrock Rovers @ 4/5, Draw @ 23/10, Galway United @3/1