The UEFA Europa Conference League group stage begins on October 2, 2025, with Sparta Prague hosting Shamrock Rovers at Stadion Letná. Both clubs enter the campaign with ambition, though Sparta hold the advantage of form, pedigree, and home support. Sparta Prague: Building on Momentum Sparta Prague head into this opener on the back of a strong qualifying campaign, where they …
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Shamrock Rovers welcome Portuguese side Santa Clara to Dublin on Thursday for the decisive Conference League qualifier. The Irish champions are determined to continue their European journey after earning a narrow 2-1 away win in the first leg, but they face a tricky test against opponents eager to overturn the deficit. With qualification at stake, the second leg promises intensity, …
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Shamrock Rovers head into their Premier Division showdown with Shelbourne in strong spirits, buoyed by their emphatic 4–0 win over Ballkani in the Europa Conference League qualifiers. Manager Stephen Bradley has carefully built a squad that blends seasoned professionals with emerging talent, and the formula is paying dividends. Central to this success is Rory Gaffney, whose two goals in that …
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Portuguese side Santa Clara enter their UEFA Europa Conference League playoff tie against Shamrock Rovers with equal parts ambition and caution. Under the leadership of Vasco Matos, the Azorean club has shown promise on the European stage, including a convincing 3-0 victory over Larne in the first leg of the previous round. That win highlighted their potential when operating at …
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Shamrock Rovers produced a blistering performance at Tallaght Stadium to crush FC Ballkani in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League third qualifying round, securing a play-off showdown with Portuguese side Santa Clara. Veteran striker Rory Gaffney, enjoying a standout final season, led the charge with two clinical goals on either side of half-time. The 35-year-old, who missed last …
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The UEFA Conference League qualification race heats up on Thursday, August 14, 2025, as Shamrock Rovers welcome KF Ballkani to Tallaght Stadium for the decisive second leg of their tie. Kick-off is set for 20:00, with the Irish champions needing to overturn a narrow 1-0 first-leg defeat to keep their European ambitions alive. The Kosovan side carries a slender lead …
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From the vibrant streets of Dublin to the floodlit fields of European competition, Shamrock Rovers continue to assert themselves in the UEFA Europa Conference League with a team that mirrors both maturity and promise. Manager Stephen Bradley has built a side steeped in Irish resilience and tactical cohesion, anchored by a strong core of experienced leaders and bolstered by fresh, …
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Damien Duff has officially resigned as manager of Shelbourne Football Club, ending a four-year tenure marked by significant success and transformation. His departure comes just over two weeks before Shelbourne are due to face Linfield in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League qualifier that could shape the club’s short-term financial and competitive trajectory. The announcement was confirmed on Tuesday morning by …
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Shelbourne FC will begin their UEFA Champions League qualification campaign with a high-profile fixture against Linfield, following Monday afternoon’s draw in Nyon. The two-legged encounter will see the reigning champions of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland face off in early July in a meeting that renews all-island competitive rivalry on the European stage. Shelbourne were drawn as an …
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Shamrock Rovers have ruled Irish football in recent years, claiming the championship four times in the past five years and still maintaining a strong presence in Europe. They made their season opening with a fine victory in Norway and it was a taste of what was to come before a stern test against fierce rivals Bohemians in their highly anticipated …
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