Shelbourne vs Linfield FC Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Shelbourne take on Linfield FC in the Qualifying Playoffs of the Conference League on August 21. Kickoff is scheduled for 18:45 UTC.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming meeting sees Shelbourne and Linfield renew their battle, a month after their Champions League First qualifying round match which ended in a draw 1-1. Shelbourne are in a rough patch, heading into this clash after suffering defeats to St Patricks and Rijeka, having failed to win in their last three outings. If they aim to regain control of matches, defensive adjustments will be necessary, given that their backline remains a concern, having conceded goals in each of their last four matches.

Linfield, fresh off a series of two wins against LIF Vikingur and Dungannon Swifts, approach this match eager to continue their positive form. All the same, their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last three away matches. Linfield have a key fixture leading up to the match against Shelbourne though, taking on Carrick Rangers in Premiership, a fixture that is likely to influence their form and fitness ahead of their clash with Shelbourne.

This Conference League Qualifying playoffs match offers a platform for Shelbourne and Linfield FC’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Shelbourne’s attacking options, under Joey O'Brien’s management, have been bolstered by Mipo Odubeko, the team’s top scorer, and Ali Coote, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Odubeko has been Shelbourne’s standout performer across all competitions, netting two goals, with Boyd standing out as the team’s most creative player, registering one assist so far. Shelbourne’s offense has also been strengthened by Sam Bone, John Martin and Evan Caffrey, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Linfield’s Chris Shields and top finisher Matthew Fitzpatrick have played important roles in ensuring their attack, crafted under David Healy’s leadership, remains effective. Fitzpatrick remains at the heart of Linfield’s attacking play, registering two goals and in all competitions this term, as Shields tops the team’s assist charts with two decisive passes leading to goals. Linfield have also relied on Kieran Offord and Josh Archer to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Shelbourne - Linfield FC in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

In their last outing, Shelbourne lined up with Wessel Speel, James Norris, Paddy Barrett, Sam Bone, Milan Mbeng, Kameron Ledwidge, Jonathan Lunney, Harry Wood, Kerr Mcinroy, Mipo Odubeko and Ali Coote.

Linfield FC's lineup in their latest match featured Chris Johns, Charlie Allen, Ben Hall, Sam Roscoe, Matthew Orr, Josh Archer, Chris Shields, Kyle McClean, Kieran Offord, Matthew Fitzpatrick and Kirk Millar.

Stats

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Head-to-head

Since July 2025, the teams have clashed twice. Shelbourne have won once, while the other match ended in a draw. Their most recent clash took place on July 16, 2025, finishing in a 1-1 draw. Over the course of these two head-to-head games, Shelbourne have found the net twice, whereas Linfield have scored one. So far, Shelbourne have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Linfield FC.

Recent Form

Shelbourne are on a two-game losing streak, including defeats against St Patricks and Rijeka in their last two outings, while Linfield FC are currently on a run of two straight wins, having won LIF Vikingur and Dungannon Swifts in their last two matches. Overall, Shelbourne have won eight of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing six, while in their last twenty matches, Linfield have recorded eleven wins, seven losses, and two draws.

Video Highlights

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