Shamrock Rovers, the reigning League of Ireland champions, are set to face Floriana in the first qualifying round of the 2026-27 Champions League. As of July 7, 2026, Shamrock Rovers are 3 points clear at the top of the Premier Division with 66 points from 36 games, having scored 56 goals and conceded 33.

What's at Stake?

The winner of this tie will advance to the second round, where they will face either Ararat-Armenia or Riga. Shamrock Rovers, under the management of Stephen Bradley, are unbeaten in their last four matches and are on course to retain their title.

Team News

Floriana, the reigning Maltese Premier League champions, will be led by Rui Areias, with support from Mattia Veselji and new signing Robert Muric. Shamrock Rovers, meanwhile, are likely to start with Jack Byrne and Graham Burke, who scored in their recent 2-1 win over Sligo Rovers.

Prediction

Given Shamrock Rovers' excellent form and the fact that their season is ongoing, they are expected to pick up an important victory against Floriana, who have not played a competitive game in almost a month. With their recent form reading 1W-0D-4L, Shamrock Rovers will be looking to bounce back from their last two losses, including a 0-1 defeat to Derry City on January 31, 2026.