Ararat–Armenia and Shamrock Rovers have been drawn to face each other in the Champions League qualifiers in Round 2. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to Round 3 of the Champions League qualifiers. The loser of the tie will play in the Round 3 of the Europa League qualifiers.
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Matches 2026/27
| 21.07.2026 | Ararat-Armenia | 2:0 | Shamrock Rovers | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 2 | ||
| 28.07.2026 | Shamrock Rovers | 2:1 | Ararat-Armenia | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 2 | ||
Shamrock Rovers last met Ararat-Armenia on 28.07.2026, with the final score recorded as 2:1. The last five matches for Ararat-Armenia resulted in 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. In comparison, Shamrock Rovers have recorded 2 victories, 2 draws, and 1 defeat in their last 5 games. The team strength comparison shows Ararat-Armenia at 1415 Elo points, compared to 1282 points for Shamrock Rovers.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 |
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Shamrock Rovers | 2.500 | 2.500 | 1.500 | 9.875 | 3.000 | 19.375 |
| 187 |
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Ararat-Armenia | 0.000 | 1.500 | 1.500 | 2.000 | 2.000 | 7.000 |
Form in recent games
| Ararat-Armenia | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.08.2026 | 🏠| draw 1:1 | Sardarapat FC | League | |
| 20.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 1:1 | CS Universitatea Craiova | Europa League | |
| 15.08.2026 | 🏠| win 2:0 | FC Van | League | |
| 11.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 0:2 | NK Celje | Champions League | |
| 07.08.2026 | 🏠| win 2:1 | Urartu Yerevan | League | |
| Shamrock Rovers | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.08.2026 | 🏠| draw 1:1 | KuPS | Conference League | |
| 13.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 1:5 | Egnatia Rrogozhinë | Europa League | |
| 07.08.2026 | 🏠| win 3:2 | Dundalk FC | League | |
| 04.08.2026 | 🏠| win 3:1 | Egnatia Rrogozhinë | Europa League | |
| 31.07.2026 | 🚌 | draw 0:0 | Drogheda United | League | |
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 |
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Ararat-Armenia | 1415 |
23.08.2026 1:1 vs Sardarapat FC League -7.52 |
20.08.2026 1:1 vs CS Universitatea Craiova Europa League Qualifications - Play-off +4.55 |
15.08.2026 2:0 vs FC Van League +2.78 |
11.08.2026 0:2 vs NK Celje Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 -15.62 |
07.08.2026 2:1 vs Urartu Yerevan League +5.35 |
04.08.2026 2:1 vs NK Celje Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +19.76 |
01.08.2026 4:3 vs Gandzasar Kapan League +2.48 |
28.07.2026 1:2 vs Shamrock Rovers Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -18.62 |
21.07.2026 2:0 vs Shamrock Rovers Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 +7.51 |
14.07.2026 2:3 vs Riga FC Champions League Qualifications - Round 1 -12.02 |
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| 616 |
|
Shamrock Rovers | 1282 |
20.08.2026 1:1 vs KuPS Conference League Qualifications - Play-off -1.73 |
13.08.2026 1:5 vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 -23.33 |
07.08.2026 3:2 vs Dundalk FC League +3.77 |
04.08.2026 3:1 vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 +11.88 |
31.07.2026 0:0 vs Drogheda United League -3.64 |
28.07.2026 2:1 vs Ararat-Armenia Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 +18.62 |
21.07.2026 0:2 vs Ararat-Armenia Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -7.51 |
14.07.2026 5:1 vs Floriana FC Champions League Qualifications - Round 1 +9.62 |
07.07.2026 0:2 vs Floriana FC Champions League Qualifications - Round 1 -19.34 |
03.07.2026 2:1 vs Sligo Rovers League +6.06 |
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Featured matches Ararat-Armenia - Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers - Ararat-Armenia, 28.07.2026
The second-leg encounter of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round between Shamrock Rovers and Ararat-Armenia took place on 28 July 2026 at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. The home side secured a 2–1 victory, though it proved insufficient to overturn the 2–0 deficit from the first leg in Yerevan, resulting in a 3–2 aggregate triumph for the Armenian representatives.
Shamrock Rovers opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Matthew Healy, assisted by Aaron Greene. The Irish doubles their advantage in the 37th minute when Greene found the net, capitalizing on a setup from Jack Byrne. Ararat-Armenia responded in the second half, with Sandro Lima reducing the deficit in the 74th minute, assisted by Carlos Fransa.
Despite the late pressure from the visitors, the scoreline remained unchanged. The match saw substitutions from both sides, but neither could alter the final outcome. The 2–1 result meant Ararat-Armenia progressed to the next qualifying round with a 3–2 aggregate score.
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
On 28.07.2026, the match Shamrock Rovers vs Ararat-Armenia took place, ending with a score of 2:1.