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28 August 2025; John Martin, left, and Mipo Odubeko of Shelbourne celebrate after during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at the Clearer Twist National Football Stadium, Windsor Park in Belfast. Ph

Shels to host Palace after Conference League draw

Shelbourne will welcome FA Cup winners Crystal Palace to Dublin and will also face an away trip to play Troy Parrott's AZ Alkmaar after the draw for the Conference League was made this afternoon.

Soccer • 29 Aug

O'Brien hails clinical Rijeka but rues missed chances

Rijeka scoring quality goals and Shelbourne not making the most of the chances that did come their way was how Joey O'Brien summed up his side's exit from the Europa League.

Soccer • 12 Aug

Shelbourne's Harry Wood reacts at the final whistle

Shels undone at the death as Europa League run ends

Shelbourne's Europa League dream died on a sultry night in Drumcondra, but the Conference League group stages remain very much achievable after a second leg in Tolka Park that will reign long in the memory.

Soccer • 12 Aug

Toni Fruk celebrates Rijeka's first goal against Shelbourne at Tolka Park

Europa League qualifying: Shelbourne 1-3 Rijeka (3-4)

Read how it all unfolded as Rijeka got the better of Shelbourne at Tolka Park to advance to the Europa League play-off, while it's the Conference League play-off for Joey O'Brien's side.

Soccer • 12 Aug

11 August 2025; Head coach Joey O'Brien poses for a portrait during a Shelbourne Media Conference at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

O'Brien: Shels will not sit on lead at Tolka Park

Shelbourne boss Joey O'Brien has denied any notion his side will sit on their lead over Rijeka going into Tuesday night's Europa League third round qualifying second leg at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 11 Aug

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: A detailed view of the Crystal Palace crest on the corner flag prior to during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Sheffield United at Selhurst Park on January 02, 2021 in London, England. The match will be pl

Crystal Palace fail in Europa League appeal

Crystal Palace will play in the Conference League this season after failing in their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against being demoted from the Europa League.

Soccer • 11 Aug

6 August 2025; Shelbourne players celebrate after their victory in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round first leg match between Rijeka and Shelbourne at HNK Rijeka Stadium Rujevica in Rijeka, Croatia. Photo by Igor Kupjlenik/Sportsfile

Preview: Shelbourne on cusp of European breakthrough

Shelbourne enter the biggest European night at Tolka Park in a generation as Croatian side Rijeka come to Dublin in a Europa League third round play-off second leg.

Soccer • 12 Aug

Shelbourne players celebrate after their victory in the Europa League third qualifying round first leg match against Rijeka, August 2025

Shelbourne shock Rijeka on the road in Europa League

Second-half goals from Sam Bone and John Martin saw Shelbourne come from behind and defeat Croatian champions Rijeka 2-1 away from the home in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round meeting at the Stadion HNK Rijeka.

Soccer • 07 Aug

Shelbourne players celebrate goal scored by Sam Bone against Rijeka in Europa League

Europa League qualifier recap: Rijeka 1-2 Shelbourne

Read how it all unfolded as Shelbourne recorded a famous win in Croatia.

Soccer • 06 Aug

5 August 2025; Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien during a Shelbourne press conference at HNK Rijeka Stadium Rujevica in Croatia. Photo by Igor Kupljenik/Sportsfile

O'Brien aware Tolka test will follow Adriatic adventure

While his players may have been on cloud nine after their Europa League win against Rijeka, Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien left the distinct impression in his brief post-match press conference that they would already be grounded well before they landed back in Dublin.

Soccer • 07 Aug

5 August 2025; Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien, right, and Evan Caffrey during a Shelbourne press conference at HNK Rijeka Stadium Rujevica in Croatia. Photo by Igor Kupljenik/Sportsfile

'We hate Plan Bs' - O'Brien wants Shels to play to win

Joey O'Brien has urged his Shelbourne side to put their best foot forward against Rijeka in tomorrow night's Europa League clash, and emphasised that there is no talk of a Plan B in the dressing room.

Soccer • 06 Aug

Shelbourne players applaud their supporters after the UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round second leg match between Qarabag FK and Shelbourne at Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku

Preview: Shelbourne facing tough task in Croatia

Shelbourne are currently enjoying the main benefit of becoming League of Ireland Premier Division champions, as they travel to Croatia to take on Rijeka tonight.

Soccer • 06 Aug

Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien watches on from the sidelines

'Go & have a swing' - Shels urged to show their mettle

Shelbourne continue their European odyssey tonight when they square up to Rijeka of Croatia in the Europea League third-round qualifiers. Alan Cawley and Keith Treacy discussed whether the Reds can pass what looks like a tough assignment.

Soccer • 06 Aug

16 July 2025; Harry Wood of Shelbourne in action against Ben Hall of Linfield during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. P

Shels may face Linfield rematch in European decider

Shelbourne could be on track for a rematch with Linfield for a place in the league stage of the UEFA Conference League.

Soccer • 04 Aug

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JULY 9: Hibernian FC's new signing Jamie McGrath during the friendly match between Hibernian FC and Rot-Weiss Essen at Easter Road on July 9, 2025 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Callum Landells/Getty Images)

McGrath and Parrott bag goals in European action

Jamie McGrath scored inside seven minutes of his Hibernian debut as David Gray's side secured a first-leg draw in Denmark in the Europa League second round first leg.

Soccer • 24 Jul

Palace face anxious wait to discover Europa League fate

Crystal Palace face an anxious wait to discover if they can compete in the Europa League next season, with a decision on their fate not expected until late June.

Soccer • 09 Jun

Ange Postecoglou guided Spurs to a first trophy since 2008 but his future as manager is unclear

Postecoglou grappling with 'weird' flux over future

Ange Postecoglou bemoaned the "weird" uncertainty over his future after Tottenham's Europa League-winning squad signed off a poor Premier League campaign with a 4-1 home loss to Brighton on Sunday.

Soccer • 26 May

Ruben Amorim has endured a testing time in charge of Manchester United

Amorim plans apology to fans over United's poor season

Ruben Amorim plans to apologise to Manchester United fans after a dismal season comes to close against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Soccer • 24 May

Ange Postecoglou lifts the Europa League trophy during Tottenham's open-top bus parade

Postecoglou yet to have discussions over Spurs future

Ange Postecoglou is yet to discuss his Tottenham future with key figures at the club, but joked he will turn up next season anyway.

Soccer • 24 May

Bruno Fernandes admits he could leave Manchester United this summer

Fernandes and Garnacho cast doubt on United futures

Alejandro Garnacho was non-committal over his Manchester United future after expressing annoyance at being named on the bench for the Europa League final loss to Tottenham.

Soccer • 22 May

Ruben Amorim could not provide the spark his Manchester United needed in the Europa League final

United to keep faith with Amorim despite Europa defeat

Manchester United remain behind head coach Ruben Amorim despite Wednesday's damaging Europa League final defeat to Tottenham

Soccer • 22 May

Postecoglou had previously said that he always delivers a trophy in his second season - and so it proved

Under-pressure Ange wants to build on Europa triumph

Under-fire Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglu insists he has unfinished business at the club after they won their first trophy in 17 years with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final.

Soccer • 21 May

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-Min lifts the Europa League trophy

Spurs edge United in scrappy final to win Europa League

Tottenham ended their 17-year trophy drought by beating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final and booking their spot in next season's Champions League in the process.

Soccer • 22 May

Ange Postecoglu with the Europa League trophy

Europa League final recap: Tottenham 1-0 Manchester Utd

Read how it all unfolded as Tottenham ended a 17-year wait for a trophy.

Soccer • 21 May

Manchester United can save their season against Tottenham

United don't deserve a European parade - Neville

Gary Neville does not believe Manchester United deserve a parade if they win the Europa League.

Soccer • 21 May