Football

The prelude to any Premier League season is always the FA Community Shield. An annual fixture which pits the top-flight winners against the FA Cup holders, it is the first chance for a team to lift silverware in 2026-27. So this year it is champions Arsenal vs Manchester City, with the match being held at Cardiff’s Millenium Stadium instead of Wembley. How will Enzo Maresca’s debut in English football’s biggest current fixture pan out? All questions will be answered on Sunday afternoon. But first, check out our full preview for Arsenal vs Manchester City, complete with the latest football odds …

Shamrock Rovers are edging ever closer to a spot in the League Phase of the 2026-27 Europa League season. The Irish Premier Division champions – and current table leaders – are 3-1 up in their Third Qualifying Round tie vs KF Egnatia of Albania. Stephen Bradley’s side delivered a clinical display at the Tallaght Stadium last week, with second-half goals from Roberto Lopes and Aaron Greene securing a crucial victory after Guillem Jaime had initially cancelled out Graham Burke’s opener. Can the Irish boys finish the job at the Hasan Zyla Stadium on Thursday evening? Before all the questions are …

While Shamrock Rovers’ summer European adventure remains ongoing, domestic matters are still at hand. The Irish Premier Division leaders host Dundalk this Friday evening, with three priceless points up for grabs. Dundalk are on a rotten run of form in the league, failing to win any of their last five games – which is bit of a shock given their fourth-place standing in the table. Can Shamrock take full advantage? Or will the physical demands attached to their European qualification attempt hamper them? We will soon find out, but first here is our full betting online preview for Shamrock Rovers …

After a dramatic penalty-shootout victory in the Europa Conference League qualifying round, it is back to domestic matters for Bohemians. Alan Reynolds’ side hosts Galway United on Sunday in their latest bid to keep pace with Irish Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers. Galway are languishing near the foot of the table, so this is a huge opportunity for Bohemians to make it four consecutive top-flight victories. Check out our full sports betting preview for Bohemians vs Galway United at Dalymount Park, which features some of the latest Irish Premier Division odds on the NetBet Sport platform. Bohemians vs Galway United …

It is a very quick turnaround for Irish Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers. After the second leg of their Champions League qualification tie vs Ararat-Armenia on Tuesday evening, which ended in a 3-2 aggregate defeat despite a 2-1 win in Dublin, it is back to domestic matters for Stephen Bradley and his men on Friday night. For Drogheda, this is another crucial top-flight clash as they look to move themselves away from the ongoing relegation battle. Another huge Irish Premier Division match under the lights awaits us, and below is our full online betting preview for Drogheda vs Shamrock Rovers, …

Irish Premier Division football is delivering some huge games this weekend, including Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United. Saturday night’s big match is absolutely massive for two teams currently stationed near the bottom of the table. In fact, hosts Sligo sit 10th out of 10 teams, with Drogheda only slightly ahead in eighth position. This almost feels like the last-chance saloon for the home side, and that should result in another fascinating and entertaining contest at the historic Showgrounds facility. Check out our full Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United preview below, which features some online betting tips and NetBet Sport’s latest …

World Cup 2026 is officially over with Spain crowned champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in the grand finale. Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike was enough to secure a second trophy for La Roja and leave Lionel Messi in tears on pitch. It was a fantastic summer of international football, but now it is time to return to domestic matters – namely the Irish Premier Division. Games continue to come thick and fast, with St Patrick’s Athletic hosting struggling Dundalk on Friday evening. The two sides occupy third and fourth in the table, but the difference in recent form is rather telling …