Drogheda United
5/10Wins
1.7Goals / game
0.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 6 available matches.
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Premier DivisionMatchweek 4THE MATCH CENTREDrogheda United vs Shelbourne match centre
Full time
1:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
B. Kavanagh5′
S. Bone47′
H. Wood64′ (pen)
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 UnitedShelbourne
Expected goals · API-Football
3Shots on target5
11Total Shots17
36%Ball Possession64%
2Corner Kicks7
11Fouls11
3Yellow Cards4
Red Cards
3Goalkeeper Saves2
301Total passes542
198Passes accurate445
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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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Shelbourne 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.
Shelbourne
4/9Wins
2.0Goals / game
0.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 4 available matches.
Inspect Shelbourne’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- 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
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Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Drogheda United
10 matchesResults5 wins · 4 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.7
Goals conceded per game0.9
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
DundalkAway · Premier Division1–1WaterfordHome · Premier Division2–0Galway UnitedAway · Premier Division1–0Bray WanderersAway · Friendlies Clubs3–1UCDHome · Friendlies Clubs1–1BohemiansHome · Friendlies Clubs1–1BohemiansHome · Premier Division1–4ShelbourneHome · Premier Division2–1Crumlin UnitedHome · FAI Cup5–0ShelbourneAway · Premier Division0–0
Shelbourne
9 matchesResults4 wins · 4 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.0
Goals conceded per game0.9
Games with 3+ goals6 of 9
Both teams scored6 of 9
Past results, not predictions.
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Galway UnitedHome · Premier Division1–1WaterfordAway · Premier Division1–1Longford TownHome · Friendlies Clubs4–1Bray WanderersHome · Friendlies Clubs3–0BohemiansAway · Friendlies Clubs2–2DundalkHome · Friendlies Clubs2–1Drogheda UnitedAway · Premier Division1–2Fairview RangersAway · FAI Cup4–0Drogheda UnitedHome · Premier Division0–0
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 Shelbourne 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, 02:29 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premier Division · 2026/27 · all league matches
Drogheda UnitedShelbourne
3Matches played2
7Points earned2
2Wins0
1.3Goals scored / match1.0
0.3Goals conceded / match1.0
2Clean sheets0
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Drogheda United at home with Shelbourne 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 - 18
J. BolgerD - 22
C. KeeleyD - 4
A. QuinnD - 3
C. KaneD - 10
B. KavanaghM - 17
S. FarrellM - 8
E. O'BrienM - 11
T. OluwaF - 14
M. DoyleF
Substitutes (9)
44 · F. Talley
26 · M. Cardo
6 · J. Godden
19 · R. Brennan
5 · L. Burney
7 · J. Bucknor
31 · K. Cruise
25 · B. Bosakani
15 · D. Kareem
Shelbourne
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Joey O'Brien
- 1
W. SpeelG - 25
M. MbengD - 15
S. BoneD - 4
K. LedwidgeD - 18
J. NorrisD - 27
E. CaffreyM - 23
K. McInroyM - 14
A. CooteM - 7
H. WoodM - 36
W. JarvisM - 9
S. BoydF
Substitutes (9)
31 · C. Walsh
6 · J. Lunney
10 · J. Martin
17 · D. Kelly
28 · M. Lundgren
55 · J. Roche
2 · S. Gannon
20 · R. Freitas
24 · Z. Ibsen Rossi
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Drogheda United
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Dennison | 100 | 5.3 | — | — | — | 30 | — |
| Edwin Agbaje | 80 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| James Bolger | 100 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 20 | 1 |
| Conor Keeley | 100 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 31 | — |
| Andrew Quinn | 100 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | 36 | — |
| Conor Kane | 80 | 5.9 | — | — | — | 21 | 1 |
| Brandon Kavanagh | 100 | 8.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 35 | 1 |
| Shane Farrell | 69 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 17 | 2 |
| Ethan O'Brien | 69 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 28 | 3 |
| Thomas Oluwa | 63 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 5 | — |
| Mark Doyle | 100 | 6.6 | — | — | 4 | 27 | 3 |
| Dare Kareem | 37 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Ryan Brennan | 31 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Jago Godden | 31 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 10 | — |
| Kieran Cruise | 20 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 8 | — |
| Jason Bucknor | 20 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 |
| Fynn Talley | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leo Burney | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michael Francis Simões Cardo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bridel Bosakani | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Shelbourne
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessel Speel | 100 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 36 | — |
| Milan Mbeng | 36 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 18 | 1 |
| Sam Bone | 100 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 68 | 1 |
| Kameron Ledwidge | 100 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 66 | 1 |
| James Norris | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 46 | — |
| Evan Caffrey | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Kerr McInroy | 100 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 69 | — |
| Alistair Coote | 56 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 16 | 1 |
| Harry Wood | 100 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 4 | 57 | 1 |
| Will Jarvis | 74 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 36 | 1 |
| Sean Boyd | 100 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 21 | 1 |
| Sean Gannon | 64 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 27 | — |
| Rodrigo Freitas | 55 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 6 | — |
| Daniel Kelly | 55 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 16 | — |
| Jonathan Lunney | 44 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 18 | — |
| James Roche | 26 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 8 | — |
| Conor Walsh | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zeno Ibsen Rossi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maill Lundgren | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| John Martin | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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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