The First Division league table might not tell the truth so early on, but it's the best truth we have so far. These two teams are placed 9th and 2nd respectively.
The hosts Cobh Ramblers saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the League Cup. This match was also played here at St. Coleman's Park. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Shelbourne have had more rest.
Cobh Ramblers form and stats
Overall stats at home this season for Cobh Ramblers are 1-0-1 (wins-draw-losses). Two home wins in a row for Cobh Ramblers bring valid hopes of a third.Cobh Ramblers's previous game was a League Cup match also played at home, ending 3-1 versus Limerick. The home side are looking to build on that result. A First Division defeat was the result before that one, 1-3 away at Limerick.
Cobh Ramblers has scored 6 goals so far and conceded 2 goals from 2 home games.
Shelbourne form and stats
The visitors are W2-D0-L0 on the road this term. Shelbourne love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.The supporters enjoyed Shelbourne's previous game versus Wexford Youths, a First Division 3-0 win played at home. Before that one, a nice away victory 2-0 at Athlone Town.
It's early days yet, but Shelbourne has scored 5 and conceded 2 goals from their travels so far (2 games).
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: Cobh Ramblers won 3, Shelbourne won 5 and 2 draws.Cobh Ramblers missing players
Shelbourne missing players
| Cobh Ramblers | Shelbourne | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 4 | 2 | Played | 2 | 4 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 75% | 50% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 75% | 50% | Over 2.5 | 100% | 75% |
| 75% | 50% | Over 3.5 | 50% | 50% |
| 25% | 50% | Over 4.5 | 50% | 50% |
| 50% | 50% | Both teams to score | 50% | 50% |
| 0% | 0% | Clean Sheet | 50% | 50% |
| 50% | 50% | Failed To Score | 0% | 0% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Bray Wanderers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | Shelbourne | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | Athlone Town | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | Cabinteely | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 | Longford Town | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | Limerick | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 7 | Drogheda United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 | Galway United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Cobh Ramblers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -2 | 3 |
| 10 | Wexford Youths | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -14 | 0 |
