Shelbourne make the trip to Windsor Park tonight with a 3-1 advantage as they look to qualify for the group stages of a European competition for the very first time.
Last Time Out
It was a night to remember in Tolka Park last week with 4 goals, 3 penalties and a red card in an action packed 90 minutes in Dublin with goals from Harry Wood, Mipo Odubeko and Evan Caffrey and the Linfield goal coming from Kieran Offord meaning Shelbourne make the trip with a 2 goal lead and just 90 minutes away from European group stage football.
Previous Meetings
9.07.25 Shelbourne 1-0 Linfield (UEFA Champions League Qualifiers 1st Leg)
16.07.25 Linfield 1-1 Shelbourne (UEFA Champions League Qualifiers 2nd Leg)
21.08.25 Shelbourne 3-1 Linfield (UEFA Conference League Playoff round 1st leg)
Key Players
Linfield: Linfield captain Jamie Mulgrew made the bench last week as he completes his recovery from injury and could be the spark they need to try mount a comeback in Belfast.
Shelbourne: A man that relishes the big occasion and got himself on the scoresheet in Tolka Park last week, Harry Wood plays a massive influence on this Shelbourne side.
Predicted Lineups
Linfield: Johns, McGee, Roscoe, Hall, East, McClean, Shields, Archer, Millar, Morrison, Offord
Shlebourne: Speel, Mbeng, Barrett, Bone, Norris, Lunney, Coyle, McInroy, Odubeko, Martin, Wood
Prediction
Linfield 1-1 Shelbourne (2-4 on aggregate)
Expecting a nervy encounter with alot on the line in Windsor Park tonight both financially and the prospects of more nights under the European lights.
Key Information
Where To Watch: Premier Sports
Kick Off: Thursday August 28th 7:45PM
Match Odds: Linfield 6/5 Draw 21/10 Shelbourne 2/1
Referee: Julian Weinberger