Week 19 brings us a match on Aug 29th, where Shelbourne will play host to Derry City in a meeting of these two Premier Division teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, Shelbourne recorded a 1-1 draw against Bohemians. Tyreke Wilson struck first for Bohemians in the 5th minute, but Shane Farrell got the equalizer for Shelbourne in the 55th minute earning Shelbourne at least a draw. Shelbourne is looking for direction having 4 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 3rd placed Derry City, recorded a 1-1 draw against Drogheda United. James Akintunde struck first for Derry City in the 39th minute on a feed from Cameron Dummigan, then Dayle Rooney tied it up for Drogheda United in the 52nd minute earning Drogheda United a comeback draw. Derry City is looking for direction having 3 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, Shelbourne was victorious by a score of 2 to 1. James Akintunde struck first for Derry City in the 30th minute, but Farrell got the equalizer for Shelbourne in the 68th minute But luckily in the 75th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by McManus.
James Akintunde has been the most prolific scorer on Derry City in his last 5 matches with three goals. Both Gavin Molloy and Jack Moylan have been the hottest scorers for Shelbourne in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals.