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Shelbourne F.C. 2020 football season
Shelbourne F.C.
2020 season
ManagerIan Morris
StadiumTolka Park
Premier Division9th
FAI CupQuarter-final
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In 2020, Shelbourne F.C. competed in the League of Ireland Premier Division for the first time since 2013. They were promoted in the 2019 season, having finished top of the first division. For a second season running, Shelbourne were under the management of Ian Morris. In October 2019, shortly after the end of the previous season, Shelbourne released a new jersey ahead of the 2020 season which emulated the style of the 1960s jersey used by the club. This was part of marking the pending 125th anniversary of the founding of the club.

Overview

On 12 March the Football Association of Ireland announced the sudden postponement of football under their rule including the League of Ireland premier division due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This meant the postponement of Shelbourne F.C. fixtures too. This was initially set as a postponement until 29 March but was later extended. Shels finished in 9th position in the league, forcing them into a promotion/relegation play-off with Longford Town. They lost this fixture which condemned them back to the First Division.

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Bohemians
Shamrock Rovers
St Patrick's Athletic
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League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Shamrock Rovers (C) 18 15 3 0 44 7 +37 48 Qualification for Champions League first qualifying round
2 Bohemians 18 12 1 5 23 12 +11 37 Qualification for Europa Conference League first qualifying round
3 Dundalk 18 7 5 6 25 23 +2 26
4 Sligo Rovers 18 8 1 9 19 23 −4 25
5 Waterford 18 7 3 8 17 22 −5 24
6 St Patrick's Athletic 18 5 6 7 14 17 −3 21
7 Derry City 18 5 5 8 18 18 0 20
8 Finn Harps 18 5 5 8 15 24 −9 20
9 Shelbourne (R) 18 5 4 9 13 22 −9 19 Qualification for relegation play-offs
10 Cork City (R) 18 2 5 11 10 30 −20 11 Relegation to League of Ireland First Division
Source: SSE Airtricity League, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Since the winners of the 2020 FAI Cup (Dundalk) qualified for European competition based on their league position, the final spot awarded to the Cup winner passed to the next best-placed team, i.e. fourth-placed team.

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
18 5 4 9 11 20  −9 19 2 2 4 7 9  −2 3 2 5 4 11  −7

FAI Cup

Main article: 2020 FAI Cup

Shelbourne received a first round bye. The draw for the second round took place on 12 August 2020 and was broadcast live on the Football Association Ireland Facebook page with Republic of Ireland senior manager Stephen Kenny conducting proceedings.

Galway United v Shelbourne
28 August 2020 Second roundGalway United2–5 Shelbourne Galway
19:45 GMT Stadium: Eamonn Deacy Park
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie
Athlone Town v Shelbourne
31 October 2020 Quarter Final Athlone Town 1-4Shelbourne Athlone
19:45 GMT Stadium: Athlone Town Stadium
Note: Live coverage on www.watchloi.ie

References

  1. "Drogheda United 1-3 Shelbourne: Shels back in the Premier Division after six years away". Irish Mirror. 14 September 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  2. "Shelbourne release sensational new home jersey ahead of premier division return". Irish Mirror. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  3. "FAI postpone all football activity in Ireland". Irish Mirror. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  4. "FAI extends cessation of football under its jurisdiction to May 5th". Football Association of Ireland. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  5. "Premier Division 2020". Soccerway. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  6. "FAI Cup second round draw to take place on Wednesday". Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  7. "Rovers Cup clash with Cork to be shown live on WatchLOI". Retrieved 14 August 2020.
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