Shamrock Rovers lineup vs Drogheda United

Shamrock Rovers' expected lineup vs Drogheda United, Fri 9 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 41 matches): McGinty (40); Sobowale (34), Grace (27), Lopes (25), O'Sullivan (20); Healy (36), Byrne (34), Burke (25), Brennan (23), Watts (22), Mulraney (19). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Waterford match on 18 Sep.

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Shamrock Rovers predicted lineup vs Drogheda United

MOST USED XI

Shamrock Rovers' expected lineup at home to Drogheda United in the League of Ireland is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-5-2, across 41 official matches: McGinty in goal, a back four of Sobowale, Grace, Roberto Lopes and O'Sullivan. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 3-5-2 in 13 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 41 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Shamrock Rovers, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Shamrock Rovers are 2nd in the League of Ireland on 59 points from 31 games. They have W2 D2 L1 in their last five.

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3-5-2most-used · 13 of last 30
3-5-2
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3-4-2-1
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3-1-4-2
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3-4-3
7%

Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.

Most Common Shamrock Rovers Starting XI

Based on 41 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Shamrock Rovers's expected lineup?
Shamrock Rovers' expected lineup at home to Drogheda United in the League of Ireland is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-5-2, across 41 official matches: McGinty in goal, a back four of Sobowale, Grace, Roberto Lopes and O'Sullivan. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-5-2): McGinty, Sobowale, Grace, Roberto Lopes, O'Sullivan, Healy, Byrne, Burke, Brennan, Watts, Mulraney.
Who started Shamrock Rovers' last match?
Shamrock Rovers' starting XI on 18 Sept 2026 in the League of Ireland (3-4-2-1): E. McGinty, D. Cleary, Pico, L. Grace, W. Fitzgerald, M. Healy, J. Byrne, A. Brennan, D. Watts, G. Burke, A. Greene.
What was Shamrock Rovers' last result?
Shamrock Rovers beat Waterford 3–2 on 18 Sept 2026.
When did Shamrock Rovers last win?
Shamrock Rovers last won on 18 Sept 2026, beating Waterford 3–2.
Who takes penalties for Shamrock Rovers?
D. Watts has taken the most penalties for Shamrock Rovers this season, scoring 3 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for Shamrock Rovers this season?
E. McGinty leads with 40 starts for Shamrock Rovers across all competitions this season.
What formation does Shamrock Rovers use most often?
Shamrock Rovers have used a 3-5-2 in 13 of their 36 matches this season.
Which Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper has started the most this season?
E. McGinty has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Shamrock Rovers this season, starting 40 matches.
Which Shamrock Rovers defender has started the most this season?
T. Sobowale has made the most starts as defender for Shamrock Rovers this season, starting 34 matches.
Which Shamrock Rovers midfielder has started the most this season?
M. Healy has made the most starts as midfielder for Shamrock Rovers this season, starting 36 matches.
Which Shamrock Rovers forward has started the most this season?
M. Noonan has made the most starts as forward for Shamrock Rovers this season, starting 19 matches.
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