Shelbourne's Paddy Barrett scored a 94th minute equaliser to snatch a point at Sligo Rovers. The visitors came from 2-0 down to earn a draw, with Ali Coote also on the scoresheet.

What happened?

Shelbourne were trailing 2-0 at the Showgrounds, but a stunning Ali Coote goal on 81 minutes gave them hope. They pushed hard for an equaliser, with Sligo Rovers soaking up relentless pressure for the final 30 minutes.

Why it matters for Shelbourne

The point keeps Shelbourne in third place in the League of Ireland Premier Division, with 59 points from 36 games. Their recent form has been mixed, with a record of 0W-1D-4L in their last 5 games.

What comes next?

Shelbourne will look to build on this result, with their next game coming soon. They are currently 7 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers, but a win in their next game could close the gap.

CategoryStat
League standing3rd in Premier Division, 59 pts, 15W-14D-7L from 36 games
Goals this season48 scored, 37 conceded (+11 goal difference)
Recent form0W-1D-4L (DLLLL, most recent first)

Shelbourne's squad has been in action recently, with their last result being a 0-0 draw against Celje on 2025-12-18. The team will be looking to improve their form and push for a top spot in the league. With the title race heating up, Shelbourne will need to be at their best to keep up with the leaders.