Newly crowned champions Shamrock Rovers host Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium who aim to avoid Relegation/Promotion play off.
Stephen Bradley’s Shamrock Rovers were finally able to take their title celebrations off ice last Wednesday when they defeated Galway United 1-0 from a Dylan Watts freekick, his first goal of the season proving to be crucial.
The Hoops will want to end their league season on a high with tough games in Europe upcoming as well as the FAI Cup Final next Sunday.
For the Bit o’ Red they come into final day knowing that they are locked on 38 points with Waterford FC and the aforementioned Galway United. A positive result could be crucial in avoiding a dreaded potential Relegation/Promotion final.
Sligo Rovers last home game of the season ended in disappointment for John Russell with his side drawing with already relegated Cork City.
Previous Meetings
03/03/25 – Sligo Rovers 2-1 Shamrock Rovers
05/05/25 – Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Sligo Rovers
05/07/25 – Sligo Rovers 2-2 Shamrock Rovers
Key Players
Matt Healy will be the man to watch for Shamrock Rovers, the midfielder was included in the Players Football Association Ireland (PFAI) team of the year for his excellent performances. Healy’s ability to control the tempo in games has been crucial for the Tallaght side with the Cork native completing 2,365 successful passes this season, the most in the league.
Sligo Rovers will be calling on their striker and leading goal scorer, Owen Elding to produce heroics again. The 19 year old academy graduate was also included in the PFAI team of the year. Elding has been involved in 15 out of the 40 league goals scored by Sligo this term.
Prediction
Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Sligo Rovers
Key Information
Where to Watch: LOI TV
Kick Off: 16:30 – 01/11/25
Referee: Rob Hennessy
Match Odds: Shamrock Rovers @ 19/20, Draw @ 23/10, Sligo Rovers @ 13/5