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Waterford 3, Shelbourne 2

Friday, October 30, 2026 · Final · IRL: Premier Division

Waterford Edges Shelbourne 3‑2 as Lonergan Scores Late Winner

DUBLIN (Interstat) — Tom Lonergan scored in the 88th minute and added an assist as Waterford beat Shelbourne 3-2 on Friday. Shelbourne took a ninth-minute lead through Kerr McInroy, but Evan McLaughlin leveled in the 38th. Padraig Amond put Waterford ahead in the 52nd before Jonathan Lunney made it 2-2 in the 69th. Lonergan then delivered the winner, finishing with one goal and one assist over 90 minutes. Benny Couto had an assist for Waterford, while James Norris and Jack Henry Francis set up Shelbourne goals. McInroy played 63 minutes, Lunney 90, McLaughlin 78 and Amond 78. Waterford is now 3-1 in the competition and 4-1 across all competitions. Shelbourne is 3-1 in the competition and 3-1 overall. Yellow cards went to Waterford’s N. Mawene, J. Mahon and H. Cann, plus Shelbourne’s K. Ledwidge. Shelbourne’s E. Caffrey entered in the 39th minute, while Waterford’s J. Voilas came on in the 85th.