Drogheda United
1/10Wins
1.3Goals / game
2.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
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Premier DivisionMatchweek 14THE MATCH CENTREDrogheda United vs Sligo Rovers match centre
90′ · Live
1:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
M. Doyle14′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate95.9%Drogheda United
Draw4.0%at full time
Current result estimate0.1%Sligo Rovers
Another goal8.1%before full time
Next goal: Drogheda United 3.9% · no further goal 91.9% · Sligo Rovers 4.2%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.Drogheda UnitedSligo Rovers
1.290Expected goals · API-Football0.840
3Shots on target3
12Total Shots9
33%Ball Possession67%
8Corner Kicks4
7Fouls9
2Yellow Cards0
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves3
239Total passes486
114Passes accurate364
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
Premier DivisionProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  St Patrick's Athl. | 32 | +27 | 59 | — |
| 2 |  Shamrock Rovers | 31 | +18 | 59 | — |
| 3 |  Bohemians | 31 | +18 | 56 | — |
| 4 |  Derry City | 32 | +3 | 41 | — |
| 5 |  Dundalk | 32 | -4 | 41 | — |
| 6 |  Shelbourne | 31 | -3 | 39 | — |
| 7 |  Galway United | 31 | -6 | 37 | — |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 33 | -12 | 37 | ↑ 1 |
| 9 |  Waterford | 32 | -10 | 34 | ↓ 1 |
| 10 |  Sligo Rovers | 33 | -31 | 23 | — |
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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Sligo Rovers 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
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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.
Sligo Rovers
4/10Wins
0.9Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 7 available matches.
Inspect Sligo Rovers’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
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Drogheda United
10 matchesResults1 wins · 4 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game2.0
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
ShelbourneAway · Premier Division4–3St Patrick's Athl.Home · Premier Division1–3Galway UnitedHome · Premier Division2–3BohemiansHome · Premier Division0–0Derry CityAway · Premier Division2–2Shamrock RoversHome · Premier Division0–0St Patrick's Athl.Away · Premier Division1–4Sligo RoversAway · Premier Division1–2ShelbourneHome · Premier Division1–2DundalkAway · Premier Division1–1
Sligo Rovers
10 matchesResults4 wins · 1 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game0.9
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
DundalkHome · Premier Division2–0WaterfordHome · Premier Division2–0BohemiansAway · Premier Division2–1Derry CityHome · Premier Division0–0St Patrick's Athl.Away · Premier Division1–4ShelbourneHome · Premier Division0–1DundalkAway · Premier Division0–1Shamrock RoversHome · Premier Division0–2Drogheda UnitedHome · Premier Division2–1Galway UnitedAway · Premier Division0–1
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 Sligo Rovers 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, 02:21 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premier Division · 2026/27 · all league matches
Drogheda UnitedSligo Rovers
12Matches played13
13Points earned14
3Wins4
1.4Goals scored / match0.8
1.7Goals conceded / match1.3
4Clean sheets4
2Failed to score7
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Drogheda United at home with Sligo Rovers 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 formation4-2-3-1Kevin Doherty
- 44
F. TalleyG - 2
E. AgbajeD - 22
C. KeeleyD - 4
A. QuinnD - 3
C. KaneD - 19
R. BrennanM - 17
S. FarrellM - 24
W. DavisM - 10
B. KavanaghM - 11
T. OluwaM - 14
M. DoyleF
Substitutes (9)
1 · L. Dennison
26 · M. Cardo
6 · J. Godden
7 · J. Bucknor
31 · K. Cruise
18 · J. Bolger
15 · D. Kareem
29 · J. Brennan
30 · C. O'Connor
Sligo Rovers
Confirmed formation4-3-3John Russell
- 29
S. SargeantG - 17
S. McHaleD - 15
O. DenhamD - 52
G. McElroyD - 3
S. StewartD - 10
A. MeekisonM - 14
J. McManusM - 16
C. McHughM - 71
D. PattonF - 11
C. KavanaghF - 7
W. FitzgeraldF
Substitutes (9)
60 · R. Brush
1 · L. Hughes
24 · M. Traore
61 · C. Cannon
5 · S. Blaney
19 · A. Nolan
51 · A. Gabbidon
23 · K. McDonagh
49 · O. Kelly
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Drogheda United
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fynn Talley | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 29 | — |
| Edwin Agbaje | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 30 | — |
| Conor Keeley | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 25 | — |
| Andrew Quinn | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 14 | 2 |
| Conor Kane | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 15 | 1 |
| Ryan Brennan | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Shane Farell | 90 | 7.7 | — | 0 | — | 23 | 2 |
| Warren Davis | 81 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 18 | 2 |
| Brandon Kavanagh | 61 | 7.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 23 | — |
| Thomas Oluwa | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 17 | — |
| Mark Doyle | 71 | 6.7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 2 |
| Jago Godden | 29 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Kieran Cruise | 19 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Jason Bucknor | 9 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Luke Dennison | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| James Bolger | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamie Brennan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dare Kareem | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michael Cardo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cian O'Connor | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Sligo Rovers
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Sargeant | 90 | 7.9 | — | 0 | — | 49 | — |
| Sean McHale | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 42 | 1 |
| Oliver Denham | 90 | 7.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 66 | — |
| Gareth McElroy | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 67 | 1 |
| Sean Stewart | 75 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 32 | 2 |
| Archie Meekison | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 29 | — |
| James McManus | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 77 | — |
| Carl McHugh | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 69 | 1 |
| Daire Patton | 82 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 13 | — |
| Cian Kavanagh | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 14 | — |
| William Fitzgerald | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 32 | 1 |
| Alex Nolan | 15 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Mai Traore | 8 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Richard Brush | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liam Hughes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shane Blaney | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kyle McDonagh | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aidan Gabbidon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Conor Cannon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oisin Kelly | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Drogheda United | Draw | Sligo Rovers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.90 | 3.60 | 3.80 |
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