Shamrock Rovers vs 20.08.26 19:001 – 1Full Time
KuPS — UEFA Europa Conference League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Shamrock Rovers held to draw by KuPS after late Parzyszek leveller
Shamrock Rovers and KuPS shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Tallaght Stadium in the Playoff round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. The hosts led for much of the second half before being pegged back late on by the Finnish visitors, leaving both managers, Stephen Bradley and Miika Nuutinen, with a share of the spoils to take into the return leg.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The deadlock was broken four minutes into the second half when Enda Stevens put Shamrock Rovers ahead, sending the home supporters into raptures after a goalless opening period. Rovers held that advantage for over half an hour, dominating the shot count and looking set to close out a narrow win on home soil.
KuPS refused to fold, and their persistence paid off in the 85th minute when Piotr Parzyszek converted an assist from Clinton Antwi to level the score at 1-1. The equaliser arrived against the run of play in terms of shots on target, denying Shamrock Rovers victory in front of their own fans and leaving the tie finely poised.
Parzyszek made the decisive intervention for KuPS, striking in the 85th minute from Antwi's assist to rescue a point on the road.
Shamrock Rovers were far more clinical in front of goal, registering six shots on target to KuPS's two despite the visitors levelling the score.
Shamrock Rovers and KuPS drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0).
Shamrock Rovers met KuPS in the UEFA Europa Conference League (Playoff round). Kick-off was Thursday, 20 August 2026, 19:00 UTC at Tallaght Stadium. Referee: Morten Krogh.
Team pages: Shamrock Rovers · KuPS · UEFA Europa Conference League
Key moments
- 49' Goal: Enda Stevens — 1–0
- 85' Goal: Piotr Parzyszek (assist: Clinton Antwi) — 1–1
Starting line-ups
Shamrock Rovers (3-5-2)
KuPS (4-2-3-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 78% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Shamrock Rovers have gone over 1.5 in 79% of their last 38 matches and KuPS in 66% of their last 38, against a le
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 34% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Shamrock Rovers have gone over 3.5 in 37% of their last 38 matches and KuPS in 26% of their last 38, against a le
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 57% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Shamrock Rovers have gone over 2.5 in 55% of their last 38 matches and KuPS in 39% of their last 38, against a le
Both Teams to Score — No. League base rate: 49% both teams score
Shamrock Rovers to Score. League base rate: 80% home sides score
Home rated 1395 vs 1344 — 0.66 expected score
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this UEFA Europa Conference League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Shamrock Rovers 1–1 KuPS. Explore more on the Shamrock Rovers and KuPS team pages or the UEFA Europa Conference League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS?
Shamrock Rovers and KuPS drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS?
Enda Stevens (49') for Shamrock Rovers; Piotr Parzyszek (85') for KuPS.
›Where can I watch Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Shamrock Rovers 1–1 KuPS are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock Rovers and KuPS?
Shamrock Rovers and KuPS have met 1 time — 0 wins for Shamrock Rovers, 1 win for KuPS and 0 draws.