It’s a quick turn-around for the Blues on Monday, as they make the trip back up to Dublin for the second time in four days, this time to take on Shelbourne FC in Tolka Park (5pm), and we have everything you need to know ahead of kick-off!
Shelbourne FC vs Waterford FC
SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Monday 5th May 2025
Tolka Park, Dublin
5pm
WATERFORD FC
The Blues head into Monday’s clash against the reigning champions with confidence following Friday’s impressive 2-1 win away to Bohemian FC at Dalymount Park.
Goals from James Olayinka & Tommy Lonergan gave Matt Lawlor’s men their second win in as many games, after a 2-1 home victory against Derry City FC at the RSC seven days prior.
With six points from our last two games, the Blues sit in eighth position in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division table with 15 points to their name.
SHELBOURNE FC
Damien Duff welcomes to the Blues to the home of the Drumcondra outfit on Monday looking to pick up their first win in five games.
A 2-0 defeat away to Derry City FC on Friday evening ended a run of three consecutive 2-2 draw’s against Droghed United FC, Galway United FC & Shamrock Rovers FC, with the Reds’ last win coming on April 11th at home to Bohemian FC.
Sheks sit in sixth position in the league table going into Friday’s game, just four points ahead of the Blues.
TEAM NEWS
No fresh injury concerns for Matt Lawlor to contend with on Monday afternoon following Friday’s win in Dalymount Park.
Rowan McDonald, Trae Coyle, Andy Boyle & Matty Smith remain on the injury list whilst they continue their respective recoveries.
MATT LAWLOR’S THOUGHTS
“We look forward to seeing all our supporters at Tolka Park in Tolka Park tomorrow, in what is an exciting game against the Champions. It will prove another tough game for us, but we are ready and wanting to carry on our good form.”
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