Aiming to seize the upper hand in their two-legged showdown this month, Molde will play host to Shamrock Rovers at Aker Stadion on Thursday night for the first leg of their Conference League knockout round play-off.
The Norwegian powerhouses navigated their way through the league phase of the competition back in December, while the Irish side put together an impressive six-match campaign in the 36-team group stage, earning their shot at progressing further.
Molde secured their spot in the knockout phase playoffs by finishing 23rd in the standings with seven points to their name. Their path to this stage was anything but smooth, registering two victories and three losses, with goal difference ultimately proving to be their saving grace.
Meanwhile, Shamrock Rovers etched their name into history, becoming the first-ever Irish club to progress beyond the group or League Phase in European competition.
The visitors haven't been in competitive action since December, when they endured a bruising 5-1 defeat to Chelsea on matchday six. By then, their passage to this stage was already secured, but the heavy loss did little to maintain their momentum heading into the new year.
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Molde vs Shamrock Rovers kick-off time
The UEFA Conference League match between Molde and Shamrock Rovers will be played at Aker Stadion in Molde, Norway.
It will kick off at 12:45 pm ET/9:45 am PT on Thursday, February 13, in the US.
Team news & squads
Molde vs Shamrock Rovers lineups
4-2-3-1
Formation
3-5-2
SHAMOL-Line up
MOLSubstitutes
Manager
P. Hoegmo
SHA-Line up
SHASubstitutes
Manager
S. Bradley
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
Injuries and Suspensions
Molde team news
Having last featured in the Conference League for Molde back in October, Casper Øyvann remains on the sidelines as he continues to battle a persistent knee problem.
A seasoned figure alongside the youthful Ihler in attack, 34-year-old Magnus Wolff Eikrem is expected to take his place in the Norwegian side's starting XI on Thursday night.
Shamrock Rovers team news
Shamrock Rovers are still without long-term absentee Rory Gaffney, with the striker yet to lace up his boots in a competitive match since April 2024 due to a lingering leg injury.
With Poom and Kenny no longer part of Stephen Bradley's squad, the door could open for Daniel Mandroiu and Aaron Greene to stake their claim in the lineup at Aker Stadion.
Once a prolific presence in front of goal for Shamrock, Graham Burke saw his influence wane throughout 2024, but the attacker will be eager to start 2025 by making an impact in the final third.
Form
MOL-Form
MOL- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 12/6
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
SHA-Form
SHAChelsea
5
-
1
Shamrock Rovers
L
Shamrock Rovers
3
-
0
Borac Banja Luka
W
Rapid Wien
1
-
1
Shamrock Rovers
D
Shamrock Rovers
2
-
1
TNS
W
Shamrock Rovers
2
-
1
Waterford FC
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 9/8
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Record
MOLLast 2 matches
SHA2
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Goals scored
0- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/2
- Both teams scored
- 0/2