National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's UCD or Shelbourne that keep their silverware dream alive.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
UCD form and stats
UCD participated in FAI Cup the last season, where they reached the 2nd round.The story so far in the First Division for UCD at their home stadium (UCD Bowl) is 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats.
UCD faced defeat in their previous match, away at Treaty United (1-2).
Before that game, the 2-1 home victory against Wexford Youths.The UCD fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 12 goals in 8 league matches. 10 goals have been conceded.
Shelbourne form and stats
They also participated in FAI Cup last season. This ended in the quarter-finals.The away performances of Shelbourne have been very solid so far with 6 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in the First Division. The question is whether this happy travelling can continue. Things are running smoothly for Shelbourne who hasn't tasted defeat in their last 16 matches, regardless of venue and tournament. Their last defeat was against Shamrock Rovers.
It's the second away game in a row for Shelbourne, but there's smiles all around after the 3-1 victory versus Athlone Town in the First Division last time out.
A 1-1 draw at Treaty United's stadium before that.Shelbourne have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 17 goals from 8 away matches. Shelbourne are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 6 times in 8 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: UCD won four, Shelbourne won two and four draws. five games with over 2,5 goals, five matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  C. Whelan 12 goals |   R. Brennan 10 goals |  L. Kerrigan 5 goals |
UCD missing players
Shelbourne missing players
| UCD | Shelbourne | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 4 | Won | W | 7 | 14 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 9 | 5 | Lost | L | 4 | 6 | ||
| 58 | 21 | Scored | S | 21 | 41 | ||
| 43 | 20 | Conceded | C | 17 | 30 | ||
| 92% | 83% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 92% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 72% | ||
| 88% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 54% | 52% | ||
| 72% | 58% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 46% | 44% | ||
| 36% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 23% | 16% | ||
| 72% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 62% | 56% | ||
| 20% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 23% | 32% | ||
| 16% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 23% | 16% | ||
| 3.4 | 3.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.1 | 5.3 | ||
| 3 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.1 | 4.9 | ||
| 1.2 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.2 | 1.4 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 4 | ||
| 6 | 5.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.2 | 9.3 | ||
| 2.9 | 2.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.8 | 4 | ||
| 80% | 73% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 42% | 41% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shelbourne | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 21 | 40 |
| 2 | Galway United | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 29 |
| 3 | Treaty United | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 29 |
| 4 | UCD | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 31 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 25 |
| 5 | Bray Wanderers | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 23 |
| 6 | Athlone Town | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 21 |
| 7 | Cabinteely | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -11 | 18 |
| 8 | Cobh Ramblers | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 12 | -12 | 17 |
| 9 | Cork City | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 14 |
| 10 | Wexford Youths | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 16 | -22 | 5 |