Galway United
3/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 5 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Galway United’s results
Premier DivisionMatchweek 27THE MATCH CENTREGalway United vs Drogheda United match centre
Full time
0:0
UK time · Europe/LondonTHE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Galway UnitedDrogheda United
2.180Expected goals · API-Football0.550
4Shots on target3
18Total Shots8
61%Ball Possession39%
6Corner Kicks2
18Fouls14
0Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves4
332Total passes218
230Passes accurate117
— 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.
Galway United 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Drogheda United 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
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
2/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
1.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 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.
Galway United
10 matchesResults3 wins · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
BohemiansAway · Premier Division1–1WaterfordHome · Premier Division0–0Crumlin UnitedHome · FAI Cup4–0Sligo RoversHome · Premier Division3–2St Patrick's Athl.Away · Premier Division0–3Shamrock RoversAway · Premier Division1–3Derry CityHome · Premier Division2–1DundalkHome · Premier Division0–1ShelbourneAway · Premier Division1–1BohemiansHome · Premier Division2–4
Drogheda United
10 matchesResults2 wins · 5 draws · 3 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
Shamrock RoversHome · Premier Division0–0Sligo RoversAway · Premier Division2–2Lucan 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 Division1–1
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 Galway United 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, 01:08 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premier Division · 2026/27 · all league matches
Galway UnitedDrogheda United
24Matches played25
28Points earned26
7Wins6
1.4Goals scored / match1.3
1.7Goals conceded / match1.7
2Clean sheets6
7Failed to score5
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Galway United at home with Drogheda United away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Galway United
1wins4MEETINGS
Drogheda United
2winsJul 2025 – Apr 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Galway United first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Galway United
Confirmed formation3-5-2John Caulfield
- 16
H. CunhaG - 15
W. WilliamsD - 19
L. KavanaghD - 12
G. FacchineriD - 3
C. BarrattM - 4
J. KeohaneM - 10
D. HurleyM - 8
A. BolgerM - 24
E. McCarthyM - 7
S. WalshF - 23
F. Pierrot
Substitutes (9)
32 · V. Angelini
11 · K. Twardek
9 · F. Lomboto
20 · L. Devitt
17 · J. Thiam
21 · D. Connolly
30 · A. Kazeem
37 · M. Bates
28 · J. Morahan
Drogheda United
Confirmed formation3-5-2Kevin Doherty
- 1
L. DennisonG - 2
E. AgbajeD - 22
C. KeeleyD - 18
J. BolgerD - 7
J. BucknorM - 17
S. FarrellM - 19
R. BrennanM - 15
A. BatesM - 3
C. KaneM - 11
T. OluwaF - 14
M. DoyleF
Substitutes (9)
44 · F. Talley
24 · W. Davis
6 · J. Godden
10 · B. Kavanagh
5 · L. Burney
4 · A. Quinn
31 · K. Cruise
25 · R. Markey
9 · K. Ancelin
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Galway United
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Cunha | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 35 | — |
| Wasiri Ola Williams | 90 | 7.7 | — | 0 | — | 42 | 1 |
| Leigh Kavanagh | 90 | 8.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 36 | 2 |
| Gianfranco Facchineri | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 39 | 3 |
| Connor Barratt | 64 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — |
| Jimmy Keohane | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 18 | 1 |
| David Hurley | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 52 | 3 |
| Aaron Bolger | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 35 | — |
| Edward McCarthy | 82 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
| Stephen Walsh | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 15 | — |
| Frantz Pierrot | 64 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 12 | — |
| Lee Devitt | 26 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 8 | — |
| Francely Lomboto | 26 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Dylan Connolly | 8 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Vincent Angelini | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Amin Kazeem | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| James Morahan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Junior Thiam | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kristopher Twardek | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mitchell Bates | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Drogheda United
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Dennison | 90 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 38 | — |
| Edwin Agbaje | 76 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 15 | — |
| Conor Keeley | 90 | 8.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| James Bolger | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Jason Bucknor | 61 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Shane Farell | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| Ryan Brennan | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 15 | 4 |
| Alfie Bates | 70 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 24 | 2 |
| Conor Kane | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 24 | 2 |
| Thomas Oluwa | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 12 | — |
| Mark Doyle | 61 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 9 | — |
| Keegan Ancelin | 29 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 6 | 2 |
| Warren Davis | 29 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 3 | 1 |
| Jago Godden | 20 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 7 | 1 |
| Leo Burney | 14 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Fynn Talley | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kieran Cruise | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrew Quinn | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brandon Kavanagh | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | Galway United | Draw | Drogheda United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.95 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
Snapshot from 7 Aug 2026, 00:03 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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