Both these teams have had some difficulties so far, but a win in this key game would certainly provide a boost. Let's hear it for UCD - Shelbourne!
- UCD have the most conceded goals (18) in Premier Division
- Shelbourne have the most clean sheets (5) in Premier Division
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
It's no vacation for neither UCD nor Shelbourne as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
UCD form and stats
UCD, who have the most conceded goals (18) in Premier Division, have collected 1 point from their Premier Division home games so far after 0-1-3.
Stress levels are on the rise for UCD's attacking players as they have now played 258 minutes without scoring in a league game. Bishop was their last goal scorer.
UCD drew their last game, also a home match. Shelbourne (placed 8th) was the opponent, 0-0 the score.
Prior to that, an away loss at St Patrick's.Despite playing at their own arena the home team are massive underdogs in this game. The home fans will enjoy their drinks and snacks knowing that the chances of a positive outcome are very slim. When UCD have been in this position before, they have won 0, drawn 1 and lost 7 from 8 games. 5 defeats by at least two goals.
UCD have scored {2 league goals} here from 4 matches, not a lot.
Shelbourne form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team, who have the most clean sheets (5) in Premier Division, on their Premier Division travels is 1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats.
Shelbourne are looking to quickly end their 220 minutes long goal drought in the Premier Division.
Shelbourne are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 0-0 draw at UCD (placed 10th).
The game before that, was lost at home, a 0-1 defeat against Derry City.The attacking power of Shelbourne when travelling is not overwhelming with 3 goals scored from 4 league matches away. Shelbourne are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 3 times in 4 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Shelbourne have avoided defeat in the last 7 games (2-5-0) against UCD.The dueling parties have battled earlier this season: UCD - Shelbourne 0-0.
Top Goalscorers
  D. Bishop 2 goals | A. Nolan 1 goals | C. Behan 1 goals |
UCD missing players
Shelbourne missing players
| UCD | Shelbourne | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | Played | P | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Scored | S | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 18 | 8 | 0 | Conceded | C | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 88% | 75% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 75% | 62% |
| 75% | 50% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 50% | 25% |
| 62% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 25% | 12% |
| 38% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 12% | 25% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 38% | 25% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 25% | 12% |
| 12% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 50% | 62% |
| 62% | 75% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 50% | 62% |
| 2.8 | 2.5 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6.5 | 5 | 3.8 |
| 5.5 | 4.8 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| 2.1 | 1.8 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8.5 | 8 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 9 | 8.6 |
| 2.8 | 2.8 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| 18% | 18% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 40% | 27% | 21% |
| 14.5 | 12.5 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12 | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| 4.2 | 3.2 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
- Shelbourne have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Shelbourne have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (1) in Premier Division
- Shelbourne have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Premier Division
- Shelbourne have the most clean sheets (5) in Premier Division
- Shelbourne have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- UCD have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- UCD have the fewest points (1) at home in Premier Division
- UCD have the most conceded goals (18) in Premier Division
- UCD have the most conceded goals in the first half (8) in Premier Division
- UCD have the the worst goal difference (-14) in Premier Division
- UCD have the the worst goal difference (-6) at home in Premier Division
- UCD have yet to win a game.
- UCD is in the worst form (0-1-5)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Bohemians | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18 |
| 2 | Derry City | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 3 | Sligo Rovers | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| 4 | Drogheda United | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 5 | Shamrock Rovers | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Dundalk | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 7 | St Patrick's | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 11 |
| 8 | Shelbourne | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 9 | Cork City | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | -5 | 6 |
| 10 | UCD | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -14 | 2 |
