Overview
- Christantus Uche, Eddie Nketiah and Yeremy Pino struck in the first half to settle the contest at Tallaght Stadium.
- Palace moved up to ninth in the Conference League league‑phase table and need at least a point next Thursday to guarantee a play‑off place.
- Shelbourne stayed goalless in the league phase and remain on one point from five matches, with elimination looming.
- Oliver Glasner named a strong but rotated side and managed minutes with half-time changes, as several regulars were unavailable through injury or AFCON-related absences.
- Stand-in goalkeeper Walter Benítez kept a clean sheet as Palace controlled proceedings, with Romain Esse hitting both posts during a dominant second half.