Shelbourne defeated Linfield 1-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League first qualifying round tie at Tolka Park.

The decisive goal came in the second half when Shelbourne capitalized on a defensive error. Linfield finished the match with ten men after receiving a late red card.

Shelbourne registered 2 blocks defensively while conceding 0 goals. Linfield received 1 yellow card during the match.

The second leg will be played on July 16, 2025, with Shelbourne taking a 1-0 aggregate lead into the match at Windsor Park.