Drogheda United
4/8Wins
1.8Goals / game
1.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 5 available matches.
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Premier DivisionMatchweek 2THE MATCH CENTREDrogheda United vs Waterford match centre
Full time
2:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
S. Farrell3′
M. Doyle10′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
2.070Expected goals · API-Football1.060
6Shots on target3
12Total Shots20
40%Ball Possession60%
5Corner Kicks11
17Fouls14
4Yellow Cards1
Red Cards
3Goalkeeper Saves4
258Total passes364
173Passes accurate261
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Drogheda United 0 reported
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Waterford 0 reported
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Waterford
3/8Wins
1.4Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 2 available matches.
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- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Drogheda United
8 matchesResults4 wins · 3 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.8
Goals conceded per game1.0
Games with 3+ goals4 of 8
Both teams scored5 of 8
Past results, not predictions.
Waterford
8 matchesResults3 wins · 1 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals5 of 8
Both teams scored6 of 8
Past results, not predictions.
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Drogheda United at home with Waterford away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:31 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premier Division · 2026/27 · all league matches
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
1Matches played1
3Points earned1
1Wins0
1.0Goals scored / match1.0
0.0Goals conceded / match1.0
1Clean sheets0
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Drogheda United at home with Waterford away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Drogheda United
Confirmed formation5-3-2Kevin Doherty
- 1
L. DennisonG - 2
E. AgbajeD - 5
L. BurneyD - 22
C. KeeleyD - 4
A. QuinnD - 3
C. KaneD - 14
M. DoyleM - 17
S. FarrellM - 8
E. O'BrienM - 11
T. OluwaF - 10
B. KavanaghF
Substitutes (9)
44 · F. Talley
6 · J. Godden
19 · R. Brennan
7 · J. Bucknor
31 · K. Cruise
25 · B. Bosakani
18 · J. Bolger
28 · S. Brady
15 · D. Kareem
Waterford
Confirmed formation4-4-2Jonathan Daly
- 1
S. McMullanG - 15
L. HeeneyD - 5
J. MahonD - 16
H. CannD - 3
B. CoutoD - 10
C. NoonanM - 7
C. CartyM - 8
E. McLaughlinM - 19
S. GlenfieldM - 18
T. LonerganF - 9
P. AmondF
Substitutes (9)
25 · J. Healy
11 · T. Coyle
20 · J. Voilas
27 · D. McMenamy
14 · J. Dempsey
17 · J. Faria
6 · C. Barrett
22 · R. Mansfield
43 · A. Zborowski
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Drogheda United
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Dennison | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 27 | — |
| Edwin Agbaje | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 24 | 1 |
| Leo Burney | 56 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 17 | 1 |
| Conor Keeley | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 20 | — |
| Andrew Quinn | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — |
| Conor Kane | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 37 | — |
| Mark Doyle | 90 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 4 |
| Shane Farrell | 66 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | — |
| Ethan O'Brien | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 29 | 4 |
| Thomas Oluwa | 78 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 10 | — |
| Brandon Kavanagh | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 26 | 2 |
| James Bolger | 34 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 5 | 1 |
| Jago Godden | 24 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Dare Kareem | 12 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Fynn Talley | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kieran Cruise | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jason Bucknor | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan Brennan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Scott Brady | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bridel Bosakani | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Waterford
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen McMullan | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 16 | — |
| Luke Heeney | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 30 | 1 |
| John Mahon | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 36 | 2 |
| Hayden Cann | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 50 | 1 |
| Benny Couto | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 61 | 2 |
| Conan Noonan | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 39 | 1 |
| Conor Carty | 63 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 17 | 2 |
| Evan McLaughlin | 68 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 30 | — |
| Samuel Glenfield | 68 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 24 | 1 |
| Tom Lonergan | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 20 | 1 |
| Pádraig Amond | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 12 | — |
| Jørgen Voilås | 27 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 11 | 1 |
| Cian Barrett | 22 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| Trae Coyle | 22 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 8 | — |
| Jason Healy | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jesse Dempsey | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ronan Mansfield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alan Zborowski | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dean McMenamy | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jordan Faria | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Premier Division table
Current standings · Premier Division. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  St Patrick's Athl. | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52 | 25 | 27 | 59 | WWWLW |
| 2 |  Shamrock Rovers | 31 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 49 | 31 | 18 | 59 | WLDDW |
| 3 |  Bohemians | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 55 | 37 | 18 | 56 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Derry City | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45 | 42 | 3 | 41 | WDWDL |
| 5 |  Dundalk | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 49 | 53 | -4 | 41 | LLDWL |
| 6 |  Shelbourne | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 41 | 44 | -3 | 39 | WLLDD |
| 7 |  Galway United | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 41 | 47 | -6 | 37 | LWLDW |
| 8 | Waterford | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44 | 54 | -10 | 34 | LDDWD |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 38 | 51 | -13 | 34 | LWWLL |
| 10 |  Sligo Rovers | 32 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 24 | 54 | -30 | 23 | LLLLD |
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