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Ali Coote of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring his side's second goal 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. Photo by Ste

Shels ease past Linfield to take historic Euro step

Shelbourne were in celebration mode at Windsor Park for the second time in six weeks after once again knocking Linfield out of a European competition – but this time they did it in style following a 2-0 victory that ensured continental group stage football for the first-time ever and the riches that

Soccer • 28 Aug

27 August 2025; Head coach Joey O'Brien during a Shelbourne pitch walk at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium, Windsor Park in Belfast. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

O'Brien: 'When you think you're safe, you're unsafe'

Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien implored his players not to fall prey to tension as they seek to secure league phase football in Europe for the first time

Soccer • 28 Aug

21 August 2025; Sidney Lima of CD Santa Clara reacts after his side's defeat in the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between CD Santa Clara and Shamrock Rovers FC at the Estadio de São Miguel in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. Photo by Ben M

Irish duo aim for Conference spot: All you need to know

History could be made tonight as two Premier Division teams look to qualify for a European competition outright for the first time. Here is all you need to know.

Soccer • 28 Aug

Referee Vassilis Fotias shows a red card to Matthew Fitzpatrick of Linfield during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin

Linfield boss Healy frustrated by ref calls at Tolka

Linfield manager David Healy was left bemused and frustrated by the performance of Greek referee Vassilis Fotias during his team's 3-1 loss to Shelbourne in the Conference League play-off first leg at Tolka Park last night.

Soccer • 22 Aug

Evan Caffrey of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin

Shels beat 10-man Linfield in pulsating Tolka clash

Goals from Harry Wood, Mipo Odubeko and Evan Caffrey saw Shelbourne grind down ten-man Linfield to earn a 3-1 win in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Tolka Park on Thursday night.

Soccer • 27 Aug

21 August 2025; Harry Wood of Shelbourne in action against Sam Roscoe of Linfield during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Conference League play-offs: Wins for Shels and Rovers

Follow updates on the first leg of an All-Ireland Conference League play-off between Shelbourne and Linfield while Shamrock Rovers travel to the Azores to take on Santa Clara.

Soccer • 21 Aug

16 July 2025; Evan Caffrey of Shelbourne in action against Chris Shields 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 Bel

Conference Lge preview: Shels and Hoops begin play-offs

It's a historic week in Europe for Irish clubs as two teams bid to qualify for the league phase of the Conference League. Here is all you need to know.

Soccer • 21 Aug

16 July 2025; Evan Caffrey of Shelbourne and teammates after their side's victory in 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

Shelbourne and Linfield set for 'phenomenal two games'

Shelbourne and Linfield are set to go head-to-head in the UEFA Conference League with the winners qualifying for this season's league phase of the competition.

Soccer • 18 Aug

16 July 2025; Shelbourne supporters before 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. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Shelbourne Tolka Park clash with Linfield live on RTÉ

Shelbourne's quest for European league phase football continues next week, as the reigning League of Ireland champions come face-to-face with Irish League holders Linfield, with the game available to watch live on all RTÉ Sport platforms.

Soccer • 15 Aug

Conference League: Defeats for Linfield and Larne

Linfield went down narrowly to Vikingur of the Faroe Islands in the first leg of their third round Conference League qualifying clash, while Larne have more of a mountain to climb as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at home to Portuguese side Santa Clara.

Soccer • 07 Aug

16 July 2025; Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien after his side's victory in 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. Photo by

O'Brien: Shels want to get group stages

Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien insisted that their aim was to secure group stage football in Europe in 2025 after his side navigated the challenge of Linfield to guarantee themselves at least three more European ties.

Soccer • 17 Jul

Shels overcome Linfield after composed Belfast display

Shelbourne eased past Linfield over two legs to set-up a European Champions League qualifier at Qarabag next week

Soccer • 16 Jul

16 July 2025; Matthew Orr of Linfield is tackled by Ali Coote of Shelbourne 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. Pho

Champions League recap: Shels progress in Belfast

The action as it happened from this evening's second leg between Linfield and Shelbourne at Windsor Park

Soccer • 16 Jul

Harry Wood of Shelbourne in action against Euan East of Linfield during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Shels go north aiming to close out Champions League tie

Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien takes his side to Linfield with a slender lead as they seek to progress to the second round of the Champions League qualifying stage.

Soccer • 16 Jul

Linfield manager David Healy consoles Matthew Orr after the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield

Healy backs Linfield to turn tie around against Shels

Linfield manager David Healy believes that his side can find an extra gear to turn the tie around when they take on Shelbourne in Wednesday's second-leg of their Champions League first-round qualifier.

Soccer • 16 Jul

Sean Boyd during a Shelbourne training session at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast.

Towell urges front-footed Shels approach at Linfield

Another front foot performance from Shelbourne on Wednesday should be enough to finish off the job against Linfield in their Champions League tie, according to Richie Towell.

Soccer • 16 Jul

JJ Lunney of Shelbourne, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Cork City at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Shelbourne v Linfield: All you need to know

Shelbourne host Linfield on Wednesday in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League first qualifying round tie, with the match live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 09 Jul

Head coach Joey O'Brien poses for a portrait during a Shelbourne Media Conference at Tolka Park

O'Brien urges Shels players to write their own history

Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien has urged his players to write their own chapter of European history as they embark on their Champions League qualifying campaign at home to Linfield this evening.

Soccer • 09 Jul

Mark Coyle during a Shelbourne Media Conference at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Coyle keen to make new memories with Shels' new sheriff

Shelbourne captain Mark Coyle says their squad retain "love" for old boss Damien Duff but are relishing "making new memories' with his successor Joey O'Brien as they look towards Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against Linfield.

Soccer • 08 Jul

Mipo Odubeko of Shelbourne, centre, celebrates with Paddy Barrett, left, and Harry Wood, right, after scoring their side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Cork City at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Shels tempo key to getting better of Linfield - Towell

Richie Towell says Shelbourne must use the disparity in match sharpness to their advantage when they face Linfield in Wednesday's Champions League qualifier first leg at Tolka Park, which will be live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 08 Jul

Sean Gannon of Shelbourne acknowledges supporters after the drawn SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Shelbourne at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford.

Shelbourne v Linfield first leg will be live on RTÉ

The first leg of Shelbourne's Champions League qualifying round tie against Linfield will be broadcast live on RTÉ on Wednesday, 9 July.

Soccer • 24 Jun

Pat Fenlon arrives from Irish League club Linfield

Fenlon returns to Bohemians as director of football

Former Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon has been appointed as the club's new director of football.

Soccer • 16 Jan 23

Healy challenges Linfield to make history

Linfield manager David Healy has challenged his team to grasp a fantastic opportunity and secure a place in the Europa Conference League group stages with victory over Latvian side Rigas Futbola Skola.

Soccer • 24 Aug 22

Gianluca Scamacca opened the scoring for the Hammers

Europe: Hammers make wining start, Linfield reeled in

Gianluca Scamacca scored his first West Ham goal as the Hammers won the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off against Viborg while Linfield let a two-goal lead slip against RFS in Latvia.

Soccer • 18 Aug 22

Late double sees Linfield progress in Champions League

Jamie Mulgrew's last-gasp strike and Ethan Devine's goal in extra-time sent Linfield into the second round of qualifying for the Champions League to leave The New Saints reeling.

Soccer • 13 Jul 22