Drogheda United
3/10Wins
1.3Goals / game
1.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
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Premier DivisionMatchweek 18THE MATCH CENTREDrogheda United vs Dundalk match centre
90′ · Live
1:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
L. Burney57′
G. Arubi18′
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 estimate3.2%Drogheda United
Draw92.5%at full time
Current result estimate4.3%Dundalk
Another goal7.7%before full time
Next goal: Drogheda United 3.3% · no further goal 92.3% · Dundalk 4.4%.
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 UnitedDundalk
0.800Expected goals · API-Football0.970
2Shots on target6
8Total Shots14
45%Ball Possession55%
4Corner Kicks3
9Fouls14
3Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
5Goalkeeper Saves0
274Total passes336
149Passes accurate208
— 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 |  Dundalk | 33 | -4 | 42 | ↑ 1 |
| 5 |  Derry City | 32 | +3 | 41 | ↓ 1 |
| 6 |  Shelbourne | 31 | -3 | 39 | — |
| 7 |  Galway United | 31 | -6 | 37 | — |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 33 | -13 | 35 | ↑ 1 |
| 9 |  Waterford | 32 | -10 | 34 | ↓ 1 |
| 10 |  Sligo Rovers | 32 | -30 | 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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Dundalk 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.
Dundalk
4/10Wins
1.6Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 9 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
10 matchesResults3 wins · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game1.7
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
BohemiansAway · Premier Division1–2Derry CityHome · Premier Division1–0Shamrock RoversAway · Premier Division1–4Sligo RoversHome · Premier Division1–0ShelbourneAway · Premier Division4–3St Patrick's Athl.Home · Premier Division1–3Galway UnitedHome · Premier Division2–3BohemiansHome · Premier Division0–0Derry CityAway · Premier Division2–2Shamrock RoversHome · Premier Division0–0
Dundalk
10 matchesResults4 wins · 3 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Shamrock RoversHome · Premier Division1–0BohemiansHome · Premier Division1–3WaterfordAway · Premier Division3–3ShelbourneHome · Premier Division1–2Sligo RoversAway · Premier Division0–2Galway UnitedHome · Premier Division2–1Derry CityHome · Premier Division2–2St Patrick's Athl.Home · Premier Division2–0ShelbourneAway · Premier Division3–2BohemiansAway · Premier Division1–1
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 Dundalk 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 UnitedDundalk
15Matches played16
19Points earned22
5Wins5
1.3Goals scored / match1.7
1.6Goals conceded / match1.6
6Clean sheets3
2Failed to score2
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Drogheda United at home with Dundalk away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Drogheda United
1wins4MEETINGS
Dundalk
1winsJul 2024 – Feb 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Drogheda United first; venues vary.
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 - 5
L. BurneyD - 4
A. QuinnD - 3
C. KaneD - 17
S. FarrellM - 19
R. BrennanM - 24
W. DavisM - 10
B. KavanaghM - 11
T. OluwaM - 14
M. DoyleF
Substitutes (9)
1 · L. Dennison
32 · D. Mare
6 · J. Godden
31 · K. Cruise
8 · E. O'Brien
15 · D. Kareem
29 · J. Brennan
30 · C. O'Connor
34 · C. Donnelly
Dundalk
Confirmed formation5-4-1Ciaran Kilduff
- 1
E. MinogueG - 27
D. McDaidD - 5
H. WarrenD - 24
R. CornwallD - 3
B. BurnsD - 22
T. WilsonD - 16
E. KennyM - 6
A. DervinM - 17
S. TraceyM - 7
D. HorganM - 9
G. ArubiF
Substitutes (9)
13 · P. Cherrie
18 · K. Buckley
12 · L. Mulligan
21 · D. Mullen
8 · H. Groome
10 · L. Gaxha
19 · S. Spaight
29 · T. Molloy
23 · A. M. Keogh
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Drogheda United
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fynn Talley | 96 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 35 | — |
| Edwin Agbaje | 96 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 36 | 1 |
| Leo Burney | 96 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 2 | 21 | — |
| Andrew Quinn | 96 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 26 | — |
| Conor Kane | 96 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 28 | 3 |
| Shane Farell | 74 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 25 | 2 |
| Ryan Brennan | 82 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 26 | 3 |
| Warren Davis | 29 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 5 | — |
| Brandon Kavanagh | 96 | 7.2 | — | 1 | 1 | 29 | 2 |
| Thomas Oluwa | 96 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 7 | — |
| Mark Doyle | 96 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| Kieran Cruise | 67 | 7.9 | — | — | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Ethan O'Brien | 22 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 |
| Jago Godden | 14 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Luke Dennison | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Calum Donnelly | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamie Brennan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Mare | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dare Kareem | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cian O'Connor | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Dundalk
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enda Minogue | 96 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 30 | — |
| Declan McDaid | 71 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 18 | 2 |
| Harvey Warren | 96 | 8.0 | — | — | — | 35 | 1 |
| Robert Cornwall | 96 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 40 | — |
| Bobby Burns | 96 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 43 | — |
| Tyreke Wilson | 96 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| Eoin Kenny | 96 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 20 | 1 |
| Aodh Dervin | 96 | 6.2 | — | 1 | 1 | 37 | — |
| Shane Tracey | 63 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 19 | 1 |
| Daryl Horgan | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 14 | — |
| Gbemi Arubi | 96 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 3 | 20 | 1 |
| Leonardo Gaxha | 51 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 9 | 1 |
| Keith Buckley | 33 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 11 | — |
| Danny Mullen | 25 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 7 | — |
| Peter Cherrie | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luke Mulligan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sean Spaight | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aaron Keogh | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Harry Groome | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TJ Molloy | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Drogheda United | Draw | Dundalk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 3.10 | 3.40 | 2.10 |
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