Sligo Rovers
2/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
2.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 7 losses in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
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Premier DivisionMatchweek 25THE MATCH CENTRESligo Rovers vs Drogheda United match centre
Full time
2:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
C. Kavanagh24′
C. Kavanagh28′
T. Oluwa11′
S. Farrell90+4′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Sligo RoversDrogheda United
1.690Expected goals · API-Football1.010
2Shots on target3
11Total Shots13
58%Ball Possession42%
4Corner Kicks9
16Fouls11
0Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
—Goalkeeper Saves—
397Total passes286
302Passes accurate193
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Sligo Rovers 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Drogheda United 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.
Drogheda United
3/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
1.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Drogheda United’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.
Sligo Rovers
10 matchesResults2 wins · 1 draws · 7 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game2.3
Games with 3+ goals9 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
JanesboroAway · FAI Cup4–0Coleraine FCHome · Friendlies Clubs1–2Galway UnitedAway · Premier Division2–3Shamrock RoversHome · Premier Division1–2ShelbourneHome · Premier Division2–2St Patrick's Athl.Away · Premier Division0–2WaterfordAway · Premier Division0–4BohemiansHome · Premier Division1–3Shamrock RoversAway · Premier Division2–1Galway UnitedHome · Premier Division1–4
Drogheda United
10 matchesResults3 wins · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game1.5
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Lucan UnitedHome · FAI Cup4–0DundalkAway · Premier Division2–1BohemiansHome · Premier Division0–2Derry CityAway · Premier Division0–2ShelbourneHome · Premier Division2–2St Patrick's Athl.Away · Premier Division0–2WaterfordHome · Premier Division3–3DundalkHome · Premier Division1–1BohemiansAway · Premier Division1–2Derry CityHome · Premier Division1–0
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 Sligo Rovers at home with Drogheda United 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, 01:07 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premier Division · 2026/27 · all league matches
Sligo RoversDrogheda United
24Matches played24
20Points earned25
5Wins6
0.9Goals scored / match1.3
1.7Goals conceded / match1.7
5Clean sheets6
11Failed to score5
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Sligo Rovers at home with Drogheda United 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.
Sligo Rovers
Confirmed formation3-4-3Darren Purse
- 29
S. SargeantG - 15
O. DenhamD - 52
G. McElroyD - 17
S. McHaleD - 33
J. EsuaM - 14
J. McManusM - 16
C. McHughM - 7
W. FitzgeraldM - 11
C. KavanaghF - 9
L. PearceF - 10
A. MeekisonF
Substitutes (9)
1 · L. Hughes
18 · J. McGonigle
6 · C. Harkin
61 · C. Cannon
3 · S. Stewart
28 · R. O'Kane
19 · A. Nolan
51 · A. Gabbidon
23 · K. McDonagh
Drogheda United
Confirmed formation3-4-1-2Kevin Doherty
- 1
L. DennisonG - 2
E. AgbajeD - 22
C. KeeleyD - 18
J. BolgerD - 7
J. BucknorM - 19
R. BrennanM - 17
S. FarrellM - 3
C. KaneM - 10
B. KavanaghF - 14
M. DoyleF - 11
T. OluwaF
Substitutes (9)
44 · F. Talley
15 · A. Bates
24 · W. Davis
32 · D. Mare
6 · J. Godden
5 · L. Burney
25 · R. Markey
9 · K. Ancelin
29 · J. Brennan
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Sligo Rovers
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Sargeant | 95 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 39 | — |
| Oliver Denham | 95 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 56 | — |
| Gareth McElroy | 95 | 7.6 | — | — | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Sean McHale | 95 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 51 | 2 |
| Jeannot Esua | 95 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| James McManus | 84 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 41 | 1 |
| Carl McHugh | 95 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 56 | — |
| William Fitzgerald | 69 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 10 | 1 |
| Cian Kavanagh | 85 | 8.9 | 2 | — | 3 | 15 | — |
| Luke Pearce | 69 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | 13 | 2 |
| Archie Meekison | 95 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 29 | 2 |
| Sean Stewart | 26 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 |
| Jamie McGonigle | 26 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 5 | — |
| Ciaron Harkin | 11 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Ryan O'Kane | 10 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Liam Hughes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Conor Cannon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Nolan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kyle McDonagh | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aidan Gabbidon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Drogheda United
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Dennison | 95 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 37 | — |
| Edwin Agbaje | 95 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 31 | 3 |
| Conor Keeley | 95 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 28 | — |
| James Bolger | 95 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 21 | 1 |
| Jason Bucknor | 95 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 24 | — |
| Ryan Brennan | 65 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 |
| Shane Farell | 95 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 28 | 1 |
| Conor Kane | 76 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | 17 | 4 |
| Brandon Kavanagh | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Mark Doyle | 60 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 14 | — |
| Thomas Oluwa | 95 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 18 | — |
| Alfie Bates | 50 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 23 | 1 |
| Keegan Ancelin | 35 | 6.5 | — | 1 | 2 | 8 | — |
| Jago Godden | 30 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 16 | — |
| Warren Davis | 19 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 |
| Fynn Talley | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leo Burney | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamie Brennan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Mare | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan Markey | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Sligo Rovers | Draw | Drogheda United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.70 | 3.20 | 2.40 |
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