2026-10-16 · KO 15:00 · Page generated 2026-11-04
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Statistics (Last 10 Matches)
St. Patricks Athletic
Shelbourne
Head to Head
Match Summary
Both teams show similar recent form with 3 wins for St. Patricks Athletic and 2 for Shelbourne, making this a difficult match to predict confidently. Defensively, St. Patricks Athletic has conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game while Shelbourne has shipped 1.2, keeping things competitive at both ends. Their head-to-head history shows St. Patricks Athletic winning 2, Shelbourne winning 6, and 2 draws in their last 10 meetings. St. Patricks Athletic appears better positioned for a positive result.
What to Expect
Matchup outlook
- St. Patricks Athletic arrive with the better recent results, taking 10 points from 5 compared with 8 for Shelbourne. That is a form advantage, not by itself a reason to expect a comfortable win.
- Using each side’s last-ten-match scoring and conceding averages, a cross-check against the opponent’s defense gives a descriptive baseline of about 1.5 for St. Patricks Athletic and 1.0 for Shelbourne (2.5 combined). St. Patricks Athletic have the stronger scoring setup on these rates. This is a comparison of past averages, not a score forecast.
- The scoring picture is mixed rather than one-sided: one attack has produced more, but the rates do not point to a clear high- or low-scoring game on their own.
Evidence and Caveats
What supports the read
- St. Patricks Athletic have taken 2 more points across the listed form sequence (3-1-1 for St. Patricks Athletic; 2-2-1 for Shelbourne). The gap is more informative than wins alone because it also accounts for draws.
- St. Patricks Athletic have the better last-ten goal balance (1.0 per match against -0.1 for Shelbourne), combining scoring and defensive output rather than looking at wins in isolation.
- St. Patricks Athletic have been the more productive attack in the last-ten sample (1.8 goals per match against 1.1 for Shelbourne).
What could change it
- Head-to-head results are useful context, but the list does not show when those matches were played; older meetings may say little about the current squads.
- These are team-level averages, not a tactical or lineup report. They do not account for opponent strength, confirmed starters, injuries, venue conditions, or how each team performed home and away.
Players to Watch and Team News
No current player scoring data is available for this exact fixture and date. Injury and suspension status is not verified, so no absence claims are made.
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