Shamrock Rovers, currently 1st in the Premier Division with 54 points from 27 games, recent form WDWWD, are feeling the pressure from St Patrick's Athl. after their victory over Drogheda United.
What happened?
St Patrick's Athletic kept the pressure on league leaders Shamrock Rovers with a victory at Sullivan & Lambe Park, stretching their formidable run of form against Drogheda United.
Why it matters for Shamrock Rovers
The performance mustered by Drogheda United in the first half meant that their particular sequence did not look in threat of ending, with Anthony Olusanya's goal handing Pat's a 17th-minute lead.
Shamrock Rovers, with a lead of 7 points at the top, have a recent form of WDWWD and have scored 43 goals this season, conceding 24, giving them a goal difference of +19.
What comes next?
Their next fixture is against KuPS on 2026-08-27, away from home, following their last result, a 1-1 draw against KuPS on 2026-08-20. With their recent form being 1W-1D-3L, Shamrock Rovers will look to improve and maintain their position at the top of the Premier Division.
