Shelbourne vs Crystal Palace - Europa Conference League Match
Match Details
Match Preview
Shelbourne vs Crystal Palace Preview: Europa Conference League Clash
Shelbourne will host Crystal Palace at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 23:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Europa Conference League encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Shelbourne have been difficult to beat recently, remaining undefeated in 1 of their last 1 matches despite only winning 0.
Crystal Palace have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 5 games while suffering 3 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
Crystal Palace have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 1 of the last 1 encounters compared to Shelbourne's 0 wins. With 0 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Shelbourne are expected to line up in a 3-4-3 formation, while Crystal Palace will likely deploy a 3-4-3 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
Martin Matoša will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Thursday, December 11, 2025, 23:00 UTC
- Venue: Tallaght Stadium
- Competition: Europa Conference League
- Shelbourne Position: 34th (2 pts)
- Crystal Palace Position: 10th (10 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 1): Shelbourne 0W - 0D - 1W Crystal Palace
- Referee: Martin Matoša

