Shelbourne came from behind to earn a huge three points against Dundalk in a scintillating encounter at Tolka Park.

What happened?

The visitors, Dundalk, took the lead after just four minutes through JR Wilson, but Shelbourne rallied to rescue the game. Daniel Kelly and Harry Wood scored in a three-minute double salvo to turn the game on its head. Shelbourne, under current under-20’s gaffer Lorcan Fitzgerald, showed the same battling spirit that had seen them rescue a point at the Showgrounds last weekend.

Why it matters for Shelbourne

The win narrows the gap on their fourth-place rivals to just a point, with Shelbourne now sitting 3rd in the Premier Division, 59 pts, 15W-14D-7L from 36 games, and recent form DWWWW. The Reds have scored 48 goals this season, conceding 37, and are now just 7 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.

What comes next?

Shelbourne will look to build on this momentum, with their next match a crucial one in the context of the title race. And with the transfer window open, the Reds may look to strengthen their squad to push for a top-four finish. But for now, they can bask in the glory of a hard-fought win, one that will give them confidence going into their next match. The Reds' recent form has been patchy, with a last result of Celje 0-0 Shelbourne on 2025-12-18, and a recent form of 0W-1D-4L, but this win will give them a much-needed boost.