Galway United secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Shelbourne with two late goals in their Irish Premier League clash on Friday, 28 August 2026. J. Norris equalised in the 81st minute before J. Keohane snatched the winner deep into added time, a result reported by TNT Sports. The win extends Galway's unbeaten run to five matches and lifts them to seventh in the Premier Division with 33 points from 27 games.
How did Galway United win the match?
The match appeared to be heading for a Shelbourne victory until the final frantic ten minutes. Galway United's persistence paid off when J. Norris found the net to level the score with just nine minutes of normal time remaining. The drama peaked in the fifth minute of stoppage time. J. Keohane completed the remarkable turnaround, sending the home support into raptures with a decisive finish. This late surge overturned what had been a frustrating evening for much of the contest.
What is Galway United's current league form?
This result is a significant boost for Galway United's season. The team now sits seventh in the table, having taken 33 points from 27 matches with a record of eight wins, nine draws, and ten losses. Their recent form is solid, with one win and four draws in their last five outings, making them unbeaten over that period. The team's goal difference stands at minus six, having scored 35 and conceded 41 across the campaign. You can track their progress on our standings page.
The victory follows a 2-1 away win against Dundalk on 21 August. It also means Galway United now sit 21 points behind league leaders Shamrock Rovers. The team's resilience in securing points from losing positions has been a feature of their recent matches.
What comes next for the squad?
Attention now turns to the next fixture, an away trip to face Drogheda United on 4 September. Drogheda currently occupy ninth place in the table, setting up a closely contested mid-table encounter. Manager John Caulfield will be looking to maintain this positive momentum as the season enters its final phase. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures page.
Building on this result will be important for squad confidence. The late victory demonstrates a strong team spirit and fitness levels capable of impacting games until the final whistle. Integrating this never-say-die attitude into their approach for the Drogheda game will be a key focus in training. Fans can review the players who contributed to this win on our squad page.
How does this result affect the season outlook?
Securing three points from a seemingly lost position provides a major psychological lift. It solidifies Galway United's position in the top half of the Premier Division and puts clear distance between themselves and the relegation battle. The team has shown it can grind out results, a trait essential for a successful league campaign.
The win also highlights the squad's depth and ability to score crucial goals from different sources. With the season progressing, every point becomes more valuable. This character-filled performance provides a perfect platform ahead of the next block of fixtures. Maintaining this form will be the challenge as they aim to finish the season strongly.
