Shamrock Rovers vs DLR Waves
SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division
Saturday September 21st, Tallaght Stadium
DLR Waves are looking to finish the season with 3 good performances in the final 3 games. The journey begins on Saturday against Shamrock Rovers.
The season opened for The Waves with a positive display against Shamrock Rovers, with DLR picking up a good point after a great performance. In the All-Island Cup meting between the sides Shamrock Rovers were comfortable winners in a game that saw DLR eliminated from the competition at the group stage.
Shamrock Rovers rejoined the Women’s Premier Division at the start of the 2023 season. In the 4 meetings between the sides the aggregate score is 12-5 in favour of The Hoops, with DLR only avoiding defeat in the fixture once.
DLR Waves vs Shamrock Rovers
Head to Head Record
Shamrock Rovers 4-0 DLR Waves (AIC 2024)
DLR Waves 1-1 Shamrock Rovers (LOI 2024)
DLR Waves 1-3 Shamrock Rovers (LOI 2023)
Shamrock Rovers 4-3 DLR Waves (LOI 2023)
Opposition View:
Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers have lost just one of their last 6 home league games. The Hoops finished as runners-up in the All-Island Cup.
Shamrock Rovers Recent Results
Shamrock Rovers 1-1 Sligo Rovers (LOI)
Shamrock Rovers 5-1 Bohemians (LOI)
Peamount United 0-1 Shamrock Rovers (LOI)
Shamrock Rovers 0-1 Shelbourne (FAI Cup)
Shamrock Rovers 0-0P Galway Unite (AIC)
A notable face in the Shamrock Rovers team is Joy Ralph who came through the DLR Waves youth system, the striker departed DLR to join The Hoops last Summer. Another young star who played underage for The Waves is Ella Kelly, who has featured for the Shamrock Rovers senior side multiple times this season.
The hosts for Saturday’s fixture boast former Ireland internationals in Amanda Budden, Stephanie Zambra, Savannah McCarthy and Aine O’Gorman, the latter of whom played for UCD Waves. Other stars for The Hoops include Lia O’Leary and recent signing Emily Corbet.
DLR Waves Team News
Freya Roche (foot) and Neema Nyangasi (eye) continue to come closer to full fitness and could be available for the senior side before the end of the season.
There are no new injury concerns for The Waves.
DLR Waves are looking to finish the season with 3 good performances and are eager to put in a competitive promising display against Shamrock Rovers on Saturday.
Tickets and Where to Watch
Tickets for Shamrock Rovers vs DLR Waves are available on the official Shamrock Rovers club website. Adult tickets are €10, student tickets are €8, and tickets for children under 12 are €5. Contact info for disabled seating can be found on the ticket page.
The match will be streamed live on LOITV with individual Women’s Premier Division games costing €5, and half season passes available. If you are signing up you can subscribe as a DLR Waves supporter.
