In this week 1 match on the 18th of February, Shelbourne will host St Patrick’s in a Premier Division match in the anticipated Dublin derby. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 2 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. Shelbourne has not played yet this season, and neither has St Patrick’s.
Shelbourne is opening up their season on a high note after being promoted last season, while St Patrick’s is opening up their season after finishing last season 2nd in the tables with 62 points.