Drogheda United
IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION
NS
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Weavers Park
Referee: -
Derry City
1X2 82.7%
No Draw
Odds 1.33
0 agree / 0 disagree
BTTS 90.5%
BTTS Yes
Odds 1.91
0 agree / 0 disagree
Over / Under 2.5 75.9%
Over 2.5
Odds 2.13
0 agree / 0 disagree
Corners O/U 89.9%
Over 7.5 Corners
Odds 1.24
0 agree / 0 disagree
HT / FT Model
Home / Home
Odds 5.50
0 agree / 0 disagree
Correct Score Model
2-1
Odds 12.00
0 agree / 0 disagree
Drogheda United Drogheda United
Season Statistics All competitions · current season
Derry City Derry City
Played games 17
Played games 17
Attacking Pressure
43.7 43% / 57% 58.4
3.64 Shots on Goal 4.8
10.29 Total Shots 13.47
3.21 Blocked Shots 5
39.3% Possession 52.7%
4.21 Corners 6.07
10 Fouls 12.87
2.21 Yellow Cards 2.47
0 Red Cards 0.13
279 Total Passes 379
165 Accurate Passes 271
1.57 Offsides 1.4
3.07 GK Saves 2.87
Based on completed matches from the current season across all competitions available.
Drogheda United Goals scored 23 Avg 1.35
Derry City Goals scored 20 Avg 1.18
Drogheda United Goals conceded 27 Avg 1.59
Derry City Goals conceded 21 Avg 1.24
⚙ Tactical Setup
Drogheda United formation 4-2-3-1
Derry City formation 4-3-3
🔥 Key Squad Notes

M. Doyle (6 goals), Conor Keeley (3 goals), W. Davis (3 goals)

B. Kavanagh (2 assists), Conor Keeley (1 assists), J. Godden (1 assists)

M. Duffy (5 goals), James Clarke (4 goals), D. Akinyemi (3 goals)

Ben Doherty (2 assists), J. McClean (2 assists), M. Duffy (1 assists)

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Drogheda United and Derry City have faced each other 15 times recently.

Match Analysis

Drogheda United approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 8 with 16 points from 14 matches. The overall return of 4 wins, 4 draws, and 6 defeats with a 18:24 goal balance points toward mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on M. Doyle (6 goals), Conor Keeley (3 goals), W. Davis (3 goals), with creative support from B. Kavanagh (2 assists), Conor Keeley (1 assists), J. Godden (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. At home, they have managed 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.
Derry City come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 5 with 19 points from 15 matches. Their overall return of 4 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses with goals at 19:18 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by M. Duffy (5 goals), James Clarke (4 goals), D. Akinyemi (3 goals), with creative support from Ben Doherty (2 assists), J. McClean (2 assists), M. Duffy (1 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. Away from home, the record of 1 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses points toward a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football.
There is very little separating these two teams on paper, and Derry City's more proactive style and Drogheda United's more cautious structure points toward a competitive game. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Drogheda United expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Derry City in 4-3-3, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Derry City having the stronger overall control. Drogheda United have shown more instability in their recent run, so confidence and game management may become important factors. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Even if this develops into a close game, the analytical lean still edges toward Away Win, with a cautious clean-sheet angle toward Derry City. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns.
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Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 2.18
Draw 3.29
Home 3.42
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 2.84
Draw 2.15
Home 4.10
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 1.5 1.35
Over 1.75 1.44
Over 2.0 1.58
Over 2.25 1.87
Over 2.5 2.13
Over 2.75 2.47
Over 3.5 3.79
Under 1.5 3.14
Under 1.75 2.77
Under 2.0 2.38
Under 2.25 1.95
Under 2.5 1.71
Under 2.75 1.54
Under 3.5 1.26
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 2.10
Draw 3.20
Home 3.25
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 2.88
Draw 2.10
Home 4.00
SECOND HALF WINNER
Away 2.50
Draw 2.38
Home 3.40
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 0.5 1.07
Over 1.5 1.33
Over 2.5 2.10
Over 3.5 3.75
Over 4.5 8.00
Over 5.5 19.00
Over 6.5 41.00
Under 0.5 9.00
Under 1.5 3.25
Under 2.5 1.70
Under 3.5 1.25
Under 4.5 1.08
Under 5.5 1.02
Under 6.5 1.00
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 2.23
Draw 3.24
Home 3.24
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 2.90
Draw 1.99
Home 4.04
SECOND HALF WINNER
Away 2.57
Draw 2.34
Home 3.60
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 0.5 1.01
Over 0.75 1.02
Over 1.0 1.04
Over 1.25 1.17
Over 1.5 1.31
Over 1.75 1.41
Over 2.0 1.55
Over 2.25 1.86
Over 2.5 2.11
Over 2.75 2.38
Over 3.0 3.00
Over 3.25 3.34
Over 3.5 3.70
Over 3.75 4.70
Over 4.0 6.75
Over 4.25 7.19
Over 4.5 7.60
Over 5.5 15.00
Under 0.5 8.50
Under 0.75 7.75
Under 1.0 7.00
Under 1.25 3.98
Under 1.5 2.94
Under 1.75 2.62
Under 2.0 2.24
Under 2.25 1.91
Under 2.5 1.70
Under 2.75 1.49
Under 3.0 1.32
Under 3.25 1.24
Under 3.5 1.20
Under 3.75 1.12
Under 4.0 1.04
Under 4.25 1.03
Under 4.5 1.03
Under 5.5 1.02
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 2.38
Draw 3.15
Home 2.90
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 3.05
Draw 2.05
Home 3.40
SECOND HALF WINNER
Away 2.75
Draw 2.33
Home 3.30
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 0.5 1.05
Over 1.0 1.09
Over 1.5 1.38
Over 2.0 1.66
Over 2.5 2.23
Over 3.0 3.40
Over 3.25 3.75
Over 3.5 4.10
Under 0.5 6.75
Under 1.0 5.75
Under 1.5 2.75
Under 2.0 2.06
Under 2.5 1.57
Under 3.0 1.26
Under 3.25 1.22
Under 3.5 1.19
Last matches: Drogheda United
04.05.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Shamrock Rovers
1
4
L
01.05.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers
1
0
W
24.04.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Shelbourne
4
3
W
17.04.26
Pre
Drogheda United
St Patrick's Athl.
1
3
L
06.04.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Galway United
2
3
L
03.04.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Bohemians
0
0
D
20.03.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Derry City
2
2
D
16.03.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Shamrock Rovers
0
0
D
13.03.26
Pre
Drogheda United
St Patrick's Athl.
1
4
L
07.03.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers
1
2
L
27.02.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Shelbourne
1
2
L
20.02.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Dundalk
1
1
D
13.02.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Waterford
2
0
W
06.02.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Galway United
1
0
W
23.01.26
Fri
Drogheda United
Bray Wanderers
3
1
W
20.01.26
Fri
Drogheda United
UCD
1
1
D
09.01.26
Fri
Drogheda United
Bohemians
1
1
D
Last matches: Derry City
04.05.26
Pre
Derry City
Galway United
1
1
D
01.05.26
Pre
Derry City
Bohemians
1
1
D
24.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Shamrock Rovers
1
0
W
17.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Shelbourne
2
1
W
10.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Dundalk
2
2
D
06.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
0
0
D
03.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Galway United
1
2
L
20.03.26
Pre
Derry City
Drogheda United
2
2
D
16.03.26
Pre
Derry City
St Patrick's Athl.
0
0
D
13.03.26
Pre
Derry City
Shelbourne
1
2
L
06.03.26
Pre
Derry City
Shamrock Rovers
0
1
L
27.02.26
Pre
Derry City
Waterford
4
2
W
20.02.26
Pre
Derry City
Bohemians
0
1
L
13.02.26
Pre
Derry City
Dundalk
2
2
D
06.02.26
Pre
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
2
1
W
23.01.26
Fri
Derry City
Polessya
1
2
L
09.01.26
Fri
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
0
1
L
H2H: Drogheda United vs Derry City
20.03.26
H2H
Derry City
Drogheda United
2
2
D
26.09.25
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
1
1
D
16.08.25
H2H
Derry City
Drogheda United
1
1
D
27.06.25
H2H
Derry City
Drogheda United
3
0
L
16.05.25
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
1
1
D
11.04.25
H2H
Derry City
Drogheda United
1
3
W
10.11.24
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
2
0
W
27.09.24
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
2
1
W
28.06.24
H2H
Derry City
Drogheda United
5
1
L
12.04.24
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
2
2
D
16.02.24
H2H
Derry City
Drogheda United
2
1
L
06.10.23
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
0
0
D
13.08.23
H2H
Derry City
Drogheda United
3
0
L
05.05.23
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
0
1
L
07.04.23
H2H
Derry City
Drogheda United
0
1
W
Last matches: Drogheda United
01.05.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers
1
0
W
17.04.26
Pre
Drogheda United
St Patrick's Athl.
1
3
L
06.04.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Galway United
2
3
L
03.04.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Bohemians
0
0
D
16.03.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Shamrock Rovers
0
0
D
27.02.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Shelbourne
1
2
L
13.02.26
Pre
Drogheda United
Waterford
2
0
W
20.01.26
Fri
Drogheda United
UCD
1
1
D
09.01.26
Fri
Drogheda United
Bohemians
1
1
D
H2H at home: Drogheda United
26.09.25
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
1
1
D
16.05.25
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
1
1
D
10.11.24
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
2
0
W
27.09.24
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
2
1
W
12.04.24
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
2
2
D
06.10.23
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
0
0
D
05.05.23
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
0
1
L
Last matches: Derry City
01.05.26
Pre
Derry City
Bohemians
1
1
D
17.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Shelbourne
2
1
W
10.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Dundalk
2
2
D
06.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
0
0
D
03.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Galway United
1
2
L
16.03.26
Pre
Derry City
St Patrick's Athl.
0
0
D
06.03.26
Pre
Derry City
Shamrock Rovers
0
1
L
23.01.26
Fri
Derry City
Polessya
1
2
L
09.01.26
Fri
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
0
1
L
H2H away: Derry City
26.09.25
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
1
1
D
16.05.25
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
1
1
D
10.11.24
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
2
0
L
27.09.24
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
2
1
L
12.04.24
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
2
2
D
06.10.23
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
0
0
D
05.05.23
H2H
Drogheda United
Derry City
0
1
W

Standings

# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1
Shamrock Rovers
15 9 4 2 24:12 12 31
W W L W W
2
St Patrick's Athl.
15 8 4 3 27:14 13 28
D D W W L
3
Bohemians
15 5 7 3 18:14 4 22
D D L L L
4
Dundalk
15 5 7 3 26:23 3 22
D L L W D
5
Derry City Away
15 4 7 4 19:18 1 19
D D W W D
6
Shelbourne
14 4 5 5 23:24 -1 17
D W L L L
7
Galway United
14 4 5 5 18:20 -2 17
D D D L W
8
Drogheda United Home
14 4 4 6 18:24 -6 16
L W W L L
9
Sligo Rovers
15 4 3 8 11:19 -8 15
D L W W W
10
Waterford
14 0 6 8 12:28 -16 6
D L D L D