Waterford vs Shelbourne (6 February 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division): match facts, H2H and recent form

Waterford held Shelbourne to a 1‑1 draw at home, leaving the Waterford side perched in eighth place with 33 points from 30 games, having scored 40 and conceded 49. Shelbourne, who sit sixth on 36 points, improved their goal difference to +3 after matching their 37‑40 tally despite dropping two points. The result maintains the tightly balanced head‑to‑head record this season, with each club having won once and one match ending in a stalemate. Both teams now have a similar number of draws—12 each—while Waterford’s 7 victories still trail Shelbourne’s eight, keeping the race for a European spot very much alive.