This St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne match report starts with a sting for the title chasers: Shelbourne won 2-1 at Richmond Park on Friday 16 October, despite 24 shots to 10 against them. Jamie Lennon put St Patrick’s ahead on 43 minutes, but Sean Moore levelled on 49 and Daniel Kelly scored the winner on 84.
What does the St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne match report show?
The St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne match report shows a home side that created far more but could not turn it into points. St Patrick’s led 1-0 at half-time, then lost 2-1. The game kicked off at 8pm Irish time at Richmond Park in Dublin.
St Patrick’s had 62% of the possession, 24 shots and 12 corners. Their expected goals figure was 2.57, against 0.55 for Shelbourne. However, Shelbourne’s goalkeeper made four saves, and St Patrick’s missed a penalty, so the numbers did not become goals.
Who scored in St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne?
Aidan Keena missed a penalty for St Patrick’s on 15 minutes. Jamie Lennon then scored on 43 minutes, with Barry Baggley credited with the assist, which put the hosts 1-0 up at the break.
Shelbourne levelled four minutes after the restart, because Sean Moore scored on 49 with Daniel Kelly assisting. Kelly then scored the winner on 84 minutes. Late on, Shelbourne’s Alistair Coote was shown a red card on 90 minutes, and Eddie Beach was booked in added time, but the lead held.
How did the teams line up in St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne?
St Patrick’s, managed by S. Kenny according to the API, started in a 3-4-3. The starting XI was J. Anang, J. Redmond, S. Hoare, L. Turner, Z. Elbouzedi, J. Lennon, B. Baggley, J. McClelland, K. Leavy, A. Olusanya and A. Keena, so the scorer Lennon and his assist-maker Baggley both started.
Shelbourne, managed by J. Russell, used a 5-4-1. Their starting XI was E. Beach, D. Kelly, M. Untergrabner, O. Casey, K. Ledwidge, James Norris, S. Moore, Jack Henry-Francis, K. McInroy, E. Caffrey and M. Odubeko. Jason McClelland was St Patrick’s only booking, while Kelly was booked for Shelbourne on 81.
What did the match stats show?
St Patrick’s completed 397 of 506 passes, while Shelbourne completed 245 of 332. St Patrick’s had 16 shots inside the box, but only five were on target. Shelbourne had four inside the box and two on target, which is why two goals was enough.
St Patrick’s won 12 corners to three, and they were offside twice. Shelbourne were called for eight fouls, to seven for the hosts. In other words, Shelbourne defended well and took their two clear chances, since their goals came from only two shots on target.
What does the result mean for the League of Ireland table?
St Patrick’s Athletic are third with 59 points from 33 games, after 17 wins, eight draws and eight defeats. They have the best goal difference in the league at +26, but they are now six points behind Shamrock Rovers, who lost at Galway United on the same night.
Shelbourne are fourth with 46 points from 34 games, five ahead of Derry City, Galway United and Dundalk on 41. St Patrick’s play Derry City on Monday 19 October at 8pm Irish time. For another Shelbourne result, read our Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers match report. Our live scores page carries the next round of League of Ireland results.
What else should punters know about St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne?
The quick answers below cover the basics. You can also read our Bohemians vs Waterford match report and our Drogheda United vs Derry City match report and our Galway United vs Shamrock Rovers match report for the rest of Friday night’s League of Ireland results.
What was the final score in St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne?
Shelbourne won 2-1 at Richmond Park on Friday 16 October 2026, after St Patrick’s led 1-0 at half-time.
Who scored in St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne?
Jamie Lennon scored for St Patrick’s on 43 minutes. Sean Moore and Daniel Kelly scored for Shelbourne, on 49 and 84 minutes.
Where do St Patrick’s Athletic sit in the League of Ireland?
St Patrick’s Athletic are third on 59 points from 33 games, six points behind Shamrock Rovers with a game in hand.
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