Floriana FC and Shamrock Rovers have been drawn to face each other in the Champions League qualifiers in Round 1. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to Round 2 of the Champions League qualifiers. The loser of the tie will play in the Round 2 of the Conference League qualifiers.
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Matches 2026/27
| 07.07.2026 | Floriana FC | 2:0 | Shamrock Rovers | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 1 | ||
| 14.07.2026 | Shamrock Rovers | 5:1 | Floriana FC | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 1 | ||
The last meeting between Shamrock Rovers and Floriana FC took place on 14.07.2026 and finished with a 5:1 scoreline. Floriana FC have posted a recent record of 2 victories, 1 draw, and 2 defeats from their last five games. Over the previous five fixtures, Shamrock Rovers picked up 2 wins, settled for 2 draws, and suffered 1 loss. Floriana FC carry an Elo rating of 1153 points, with Shamrock Rovers currently rated at 1282.
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 |
| 270 |
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Floriana FC | 0.000 | 1.000 | 0.000 | 1.500 | 1.500 | 4.000 |
Form in recent games
| Floriana FC | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:0 | Sliema Wanderers | League | |
| 14.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 3:0 | Birzebbuga St. Peter's FC | League | |
| 28.07.2026 | 🚌 | loss 1:2 AET | Drita Gnjilane | Conference League | |
| 21.07.2026 | 🏠 | draw 1:1 | Drita Gnjilane | Conference League | |
| 14.07.2026 | 🚌 | loss 1:5 | Shamrock Rovers | Champions 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 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| 957 |
|
Floriana FC | 1153 |
21.08.2026 2:0 vs Sliema Wanderers League +6.65 |
14.08.2026 3:0 vs Birzebbuga St. Peter's FC League +11.44 |
28.07.2026 1:2 vs Drita Gnjilane Conference League Qualifications - Round 2 -3.36 |
21.07.2026 1:1 vs Drita Gnjilane Conference League Qualifications - Round 2 -1.69 |
14.07.2026 1:5 vs Shamrock Rovers Champions League Qualifications - Round 1 -9.62 |
07.07.2026 2:0 vs Shamrock Rovers Champions League Qualifications - Round 1 +19.34 |
10.01.2026 0:0 vs Valletta FC League -2.97 |
07.01.2026 0:2 vs Ħamrun Spartans League -11.53 |
20.12.2025 2:1 vs Sliema Wanderers League +7.72 |
13.12.2025 2:0 vs Birkirkara FC League +6.42 |
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Featured matches Floriana FC - Shamrock Rovers
Floriana FC - Shamrock Rovers, 07.07.2026
The opening qualifying round of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League brings a classic encounter between two sides with vastly different footballing identities and backgrounds. Malta's Floriana FC are set to host the champions of Ireland, Shamrock Rovers, with the aggregate winner moving on to face either Ararat-Armenia or Riga FC in the second round.
On paper, the Irish heavyweights enter the tie as the clear favorites, renowned for their tough, physical, and direct island style of football that thrives on high intensity and aerial duels. However, Floriana FC will be far from a pushover; the Maltese side is notoriously stubborn, tactically disciplined, and possesses plenty of technical quality. Perhaps the biggest ally for the hosts in the first leg will be the Mediterranean climate. The blistering July heat in Malta has a reputation for exhausting even the fittest of favorites, turning the pitch into a physical graveyard for visiting northern teams.
Matches Malta - Ireland
| 18.12.2025 | Shamrock Rovers | 3:1 | Ħamrun Spartans | 2025/26 | Conference League | League phase | |||
| 12.07.2022 | Hibernians FC | 0:0 | Shamrock Rovers | 2022/23 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 1 | |||
| 05.07.2022 | Shamrock Rovers | 3:0 | Hibernians FC | 2022/23 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 1 | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
On 14.07.2026, the match Shamrock Rovers vs Floriana FC took place, ending with a score of 5:1.