4 v 0 
Wexford FCDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2021 | 7:45 pm | LOI Men's First Division | 2021 |
Match Report
Shels power to home win
Within the opening quarter of this one fans bore witness to a brace from Ryan Brennan, but it was the red cards awarded to Paul Fox and Wexford FC’s manager that were to be the story of the game during Shelbourne’s 4-0 triumph.
Breaking the deadlock seven minutes in Brennan shot to second in the First Division’s top scorer list, and quickly supplemented to his tally; when he converted the penalty given to team-mate Shane Farrell after he was brought down in the box.
The chaos that ensued was unprecedented and left Wexford with a mammoth mountain to climb for the remainder of the fixture.
A welcome relief to shatter their poor run of form, The Reds got their winning ways underway when Ledwidge squared the ball to the man of the hour who powered the ball past Jimmy Corcoran.
To Shels’ jubilation the second was to come off a questionable penalty, but bizarrely the sending offs didn’t result from the infringement itself but instead Fox and Ian Ryan’s subsequent words with the referee.
22 minutes in the Tolka Park outfit were to strike again, this time via Yassine En-Neyah to open his record for this team.
Tensions continued to boil over but the scoreline lingered at 3-0 heading into the interval.
En-Neyah was forced into a substitution after an inflicted injury and he wasn’t in isolation on the subs bench as they continued to roll in and out.
Ally Gilchrist wrapped up the fourth goal of the day to cement beyond any questionable doubt the home groups’ dominance, and while they proceeded to press forward no other mark on the scorecard was to come.
Gavin Molloy replaced George Poynton for his debut in the fiery shirt, only aiding the reasons the household fans had to cheer for.
Increasing their lead at the top of the Premier Division once again beyond doubt, the victory will come as a pleasant reassurance of Shelbourne’s rule and a faint reminder of Wexford’s shortcomings.
Timeline
| 19. Ryan Brennan | 7' | |
| 10' | 11. Paul Fox | |
| 19. Ryan Brennan | 12' | |
| 8. Yassine En-Neyah | 22' | |
| 25' | 15. Kevin McEvoy | |
| 31' | Evan Farrell Thomas Considine | |
| Yassine En-Neyah Dayle Rooney | 45' | |
| 6. Ally Gilchrist | 56' | |
| Michael O'Connor Yoyo Mahdy | 61' | |
| Ryan Brennan Eric Molloy | 68' | |
| 68' | Kevin McEvoy Cian Kelly (Pats) | |
| George Poynton Gavin Molloy | 79' | |
| Shane Farrell Brian McManus | 79' | |
| 89' | Kyle Robinson Tyler Dunphy |
Past Meetings
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(Series 12)
0 - 1LOI Men's First Division
Ferrycarrig Park Wexford FC v Shelbourne |
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(Series 3)
1 - 0LOI Men's First Division
Tolka Park Shelbourne v Wexford FC |
Ground
| Tolka Park |
|---|
| Tolka Park (Shelbourne FC), Drumcondra South A ED, Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland |
Alanna Cunnane
Alanna is currently pursuing her studies in journalism at Dublin City University and writes regularly for her local media outlets in Sligo.
Full time. Shel's comfortable 4-0 winners
3 minutes added time announced
Robinson off, Dunphy on
Tough night for Wexford but they're holding out here and refusing to let in another goal so far
Shane Farrell replaced by McManus. Poyton off for Gavin Molloy. A Shelbourne FC debut
Shelbourne look they are going to close this one out with ease. Still pushing forward with Wexford getting slight chances here and there
Shelbourne look they are going to close this one out with ease. Still pushing forward with Wexford getting slight chances here and there
Eric Molloy on for Ryan Brennan. The sub means we will see no hatrick tonight from Ryan. Cian Kelly on for Wexford replacing Kevin McEvoy
Shelbourne in cruise control here, Wexford be lucky not to concede another one
Yousef Mahdy in for O'Connor
Ally Gilchrist wraps up the 4th of the day
Brennan denied by the crossbar
Tensions beginning to boil over once again here in Tolka
Jack Moylan lets one fly for Wexford in the box but it slips wide
Little bit of sting gone out of this one after the break but Shels still on top. Chance for Wexford from a free kick incoming
En-Neyah makes way Rooney for at the start of this one in what looks to be an injury inflicted change
The first half of madness comes to a close. 3-0 to the home side
2 minutes added time announced
2 minutes added time announced
Ledwidge's touch lets him down there but for that Shels were in for another
Looked like it was going to be 4 there for The Reds but Brennan's header meets an unbelievable save to be denied
Shels continuing to stretch Wexford here. The home side racking up the corners and half chances
Few injuries holding up play but the intensity and firey nature of this one has not wavered
Evan Farrell comes off for Thomas Considine
Farrell picks out En-Neyah again at the back post but he skies it into the stands. Wexford look in severe trouble here
Wexford given another card. This time it's to McEvoy and yellow
GOAL. Shelbourne again. Brilliant team goal concluded by Yassine En-Neyah to open his account with The Reds
The Reds playing some fantastic one touch football and showcasing how they evidently have the extra man
After a bizarre 5 minute period both teams acclimatise to the change in circumstances
Brennan secures the brace within 12 minutes. That means we've seen two goals, a red card and a manager sending off within the opening quarter
Wexford manager Ian Ryan has also been sent off. He will watch the remainder from the stands
Straight red given to Paul Fox for an indiscretion with the referee
Penalty awarded to Shels after an infringement on Shane Farrell
Ledwidge into Brennan comes off! The ball is squared to him and Ryan Brennan picks up his 12th goal of the season to become the second highest scorer in the league
Shelbourne with the higher rank of the opening exchanges in this one so far. Both teams trying to feel each other out
Underway in this First Division clash!
Shels's side are in! KO in 25 minutes at Tolka
Wexford have their team in for this game that is to kick off in under 45 minutes. We await Shelbourne's yet but will bring it to you as soon as available.
Their most recent league match resulted in a 1-1 honour draw at the foot of Treaty United, a late goal by Sean McSweeney robbing them of the entire set of marks.
On the flipside Wexford have indeed tasted success lately during their FAI cup tie versus Killester Donnycarney, but they too will be vying for all three points this evening when they travel to Dublin.
Outcomes having not gone their way in recent times however The Reds will be frenzied for a triumph as they have went without a win in their last three games.
There’s antipode action in the League of Ireland First Division tonight in Tolka Park as anticipated title victors Shelbourne host bottom side Wexford FC (7:45pm). My name is Alanna Cunnane and I'll be bringing you tonights match coverage