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 two away to Drogheda United on Monday.
Shelbourne sit right behind Galway in sixth on thirteen points. The visitors have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five.
Key Information:
Kick off: Friday 10th April, 19:45.
Where to watch: LOI TV.
Betting odds: Galway 19/10, Draw 21/10, Shelbourne 13/10.
Referee: Robert Hennessy.
Team News:
All seems to be well in Galway regarding team news, other than Dara McGuinness, as he is still out injured for Galway.
David McAllister is suspended for Shelbourne, while Milan Mbeng, Ademipo Odubeko, Odhran Casey, and Patrick Barrett are all on the injury list for Shelbourne.
Key Statistics:
Galway United have scored nine goals in their last five matches and haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last seven matches.
Shelbourne have scored seven goals in their last five matches, and Shelbourne haven’t lost to Galway in their last five meetings ( 1 Win, 4 Draws).
Key Players:
Galway United: Kristopher Twardek is a key player for Galway this season, with five goals and two assists in ten games this season.
Shelbourne: John Martin is a key player for Shelbourne with four goals and one assist to his name this season.
Previous Meetings:
20.02.2026 – Shelbourne 1 – 1 Galway.
07.09.2025 – Shelbourne 1 – 0 Galway.
27.06.2025 – Galway 1 – 1 Shelbourne.
21.04.2025 – Shelbourne 2 – 2 Galway.
03.03.2025 – Galway 1 – 1 Shelbourne.