Season ticket holders at Tallaght Stadium haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Shamrock Rovers II languishing in the 9th position so far. The guesting UCD will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a First Division match only four days ago. That game was an away game at Drogheda United, so at least Shamrock are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Shamrock Rovers II form and stats
Shamrock Rovers II's struggle is real here at Tallaght Stadium with only 5 points collected from 6 First Division games. The win-draw-lost numbers are ugly: 1-2-3. Regardless of arena the trend is looking very unhealthy for Shamrock with their five defeats in a row. Not since the Athlone Town game, 35 days ago, have they avoided a loss. Three consecutive losses here at Tallaght Stadium is hard to swallow for the home team. Both players, staff and the home crowd are desperate to get something from this match.
Shamrock Rovers II lost their last game at Drogheda United (placed 3rd) after a 2-3 scoreline. Preceding that match was a defeat to Cabinteely (0-2).
The defeat against Drogheda United was especially painful as the deciding goal against was scored two minutes into stoppage time (by M. Doyle).
Shamrock has scored 6 league goals at home this season, in 6 matches. On the other hand, Shamrock have conceded 8 goals.
UCD form and stats
UCD have only collected 7 points from their away games in the First Division, after 2-1-4 (7 played).
It might be tough going out on the road again for UCD, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-3 versus Longford Town (placed 2nd). Preceding that, the 1-3 home loss versus Drogheda United.
UCD are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 12 times in 7 away games so far. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as UCD have conceded 13 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The last H2H meeting was UCD - Shamrock 3-1, played this season.Top Goalscorers
  Y. Mahdy 10 goals |  C. Whelan 8 goals |   B. Kavanagh 5 goals |
Shamrock Rovers II missing players
UCD missing players
| Shamrock Rovers II | UCD | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 14 | 6 | 1 | Scored | S | 7 | 12 | 27 |
| 20 | 8 | 3 | Conceded | C | 1 | 13 | 21 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 93% |
| 77% | 83% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 86% |
| 46% | 33% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 57% | 64% |
| 31% | 17% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 43% | 43% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 29% | 21% |
| 46% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 43% | 43% |
| 15% | 17% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 29% | 36% |
| 38% | 33% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 29% | 29% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.4 | 0.5 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 | 5 | 5 | Total Shots | T S | 7 | 16 | 24 |
| 17 | 3 | 3 | Shots on Target | S O | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 59% | 100% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 233% | 200% | 160% |
- All of UCD's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Shamrock Rovers II has the fewest points from losing position (0) in First Division
- Shamrock Rovers II haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- UCD haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Bray Wanderers | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 32 |
| 2 | Longford Town | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 29 |
| 3 | Drogheda United | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 28 |
| 4 | Cabinteely | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 26 |
| 5 | UCD | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 27 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 20 |
| 6 | Galway United | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 | Cobh Ramblers | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -10 | 17 |
| 8 | Athlone Town | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -15 | 10 |
| 9 | Shamrock Rovers II | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -6 | 8 |
| 10 | Wexford Youths | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 21 | -23 | 6 |