The match of 9th round between Shelbourne и Galway United FC took place at Tolka Park on 20 April 2018, Friday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (16 February 2018) and ended with the victory of Galway United FC with a score 0-1.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points.
Shelbourne is in the TOP-4 with 13 points. This is the 7th of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Shelbourne can score 87 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 3 points (87 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 90 points additionally. The goal difference is 14:7. In addition, the Shelbourne offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. The Shelbourne defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Galway United FC takes the 5th position in the league table with 11 points. This is the 5th of 36 team game in the tournament.
Galway United FC has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 93. In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is zero points (93 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 84 points additionally. The goal difference is 14:6. In addition, the Galway United FC offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. Galway United FC has the best defensive record in the league.
Shelbourne Stats
The team scored 21 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, zero draws and 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 27-11. The average number of goals is 2.7. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.2.
Galway United FC Stats
The team scored 17 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 5 draws и 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 18-15. The average number of goals is 1.8. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.1.