Premier Division 2026 Matchweek 18 · 22 May 2026
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division 2026.
At Tallaght Stadium, Dublin.
Sligo Rovers beat Shamrock Rovers 2–1. An own goal from S. McHale opened the scoring for Shamrock Rovers after 11 minutes. C. McHugh made it 1–2 after 90 minutes, and that was the winner.
Shamrock Rovers stayed 1st, on 34 points. Sligo Rovers stayed 9th, on 19 points.
Places from the table below, worked out from the results played before and after this match.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 18 | +12 | 34 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 18 | +15 | 32 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 18 | +9 | 31 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 18 | +2 | 26 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 17 | +1 | 24 |
| 6 | Derry City | 18 | 0 | 21 |
| 7 | Galway United | 17 | -3 | 20 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 18 | -7 | 20 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 18 | -10 | 19 |
| 10 | Waterford | 18 | -19 | 10 |
Worked out from the results played by then, ordered by points, then goal difference, then goals scored.