Premier Division: Two squads who have done superbly up to now. Let's get ready for St Patrick's - Shamrock Rovers with this full preview!
- St Patrick's have the most scored goals (46) in Premier Division
- Shamrock Rovers is in the best form (5-0-1)
Both squads have had enough days rest since their previous effort on the pitch. Let's look for an active fixture!
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
St Patrick's form and stats
St Patrick's have been outstanding at home so far in the Premier Division with 11 wins, 0 draws and only 2 losses. St Patrick's has won so many consecutive home games (six in a row) that they struggle to remember the last time points were lost here at Richmond Park. We remember; it was Dundalk.
The Patrick's supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Wexford Youths in FAI Cup and win 3-0. S. Bone was on the receiving end of a red card in the St Patrick's-Wexford Youths match, being sent off in the 7th minute. The game was drawn at that point, but the home side still managed to pull off a 3-0 victory.
Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Sligo Rovers (0-2).The Patrick's fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 25 goals in 13 league matches. Patrick's have only conceded 10 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Shamrock Rovers form and stats
The away team have been very comfortable on their travels so far, racking up 9 wins, 1 draw and only 3 losses in the Premier Division.
185 minutes! That's how long the Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper and his defense have shut out their league opponents.
Shamrock play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 1-0 victory visiting Sligo Rovers (placed 3rd).
Prior to that match, a home win 2-0 against Waterford United.Shamrock has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 21 goals from 13 games. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (10 so far).
Head 2 Head
The two teams in this fixture also met each other earlier on this season: Shamrock Rovers - Patrick's 3-1. Head-to-head data (for the preceeding ten meetings): St Patrick's won zero games, four matches ended with a draw and Shamrock Rovers have six wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: two / eightTop Goalscorers
  R. Gaffney 9 goals |   C. Forrester 8 goals |  M. Smith 8 goals |
St Patrick's missing players
Shamrock Rovers missing players
| St Patrick's | Shamrock Rovers | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 27 | 13 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| 15 | 11 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 9 | 17 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 46 | 25 | 2 | Scored | S | 2 | 21 | 43 |
| 32 | 10 | 0 | Conceded | C | 1 | 10 | 20 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 89% | 85% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 62% | 73% |
| 52% | 54% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 38% | 42% |
| 33% | 15% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 15% | 15% |
| 15% | 15% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 15% | 8% |
| 63% | 46% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 46% | 58% |
| 30% | 46% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 46% | 35% |
| 7% | 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| 5.7 | 5.3 | 7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| 4 | 3.3 | 7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8.9 | 10.2 | 4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 9.8 | 10.8 |
| 3.6 | 3.9 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| 47% | 49% | 100% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 36% | 36% |
- Shamrock Rovers have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Shamrock Rovers have the fewest dropped points from leading position (4) in Premier Division
- Shamrock Rovers have the most clean sheets (6) away in Premier Division
- Shamrock Rovers have the most points (28) away in Premier Division
- Shamrock Rovers have the most points from losing position (18) in Premier Division
- Shamrock Rovers have the the best goal difference (+11) away in Premier Division
- Shamrock Rovers have the the best goal difference (+23) in Premier Division
- Shamrock Rovers have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Shamrock Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Shamrock Rovers is in the best form (5-0-1)
- St Patrick's have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- St Patrick's have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- St Patrick's have the fewest matches under the total-line (6) in Premier Division
- St Patrick's have the most clean sheets (6) at home in Premier Division
- St Patrick's have the most matches over the total-line (16) in Premier Division
- St Patrick's have the most points (33) at home in Premier Division
- St Patrick's have the most scored goals (46) in Premier Division
- St Patrick's have the most scored goals in the second half (31) in Premier Division
- St Patrick's haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 26 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 43 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 23 | 56 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 27 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 46 | 32 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 50 |
| 3 | Sligo Rovers | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 32 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 45 |
| 4 | Derry City | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 33 | 31 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 38 |
| 5 | Bohemians | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 39 | 28 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 37 |
| 6 | Drogheda United | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 40 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 6 | 37 |
| 7 | Finn Harps | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 37 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 20 | -8 | 33 |
| 8 | Waterford United | 27 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 24 | 46 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 23 | -22 | 29 |
| 9 | Dundalk | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 29 | 38 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 20 | -9 | 28 |
| 10 | Longford Town | 27 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 48 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 26 | -29 | 14 |