Shelbourne claimed a impressive 0-2 away victory over Linfield FC in the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff round at Windsor Park on August 29, 2025. The League of Ireland side produced a superb performance to take a firm grip on the tie against their Irish League rivals. In a fiercely contested cross-border derby, Shelbourne's defensive discipline and clinical finishing proved the difference. They weathered early pressure from Linfield before scoring a crucial goal against the run of play. In the second half, they doubled their lead with a well-taken counter-attack, silencing the home crowd. The two-goal cushion and a clean sheet give Shelbourne a fantastic platform to finish the job in the second leg at Tolka Park, putting them on the brink of a historic group stage appearance.