Shelbourne
1/10Wins
1.3Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
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Premier DivisionMatchweek 30THE MATCH CENTREShelbourne vs Drogheda United match centre
Full time
1:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Daniel Kelly22′
Warren Davis40′
Leo Burney57′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Unavailable · Calculated 14 Sep 20:05 UK.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ShelbourneDrogheda United
—Expected goals · API-Football—
5Shots on target4
20Total Shots9
66%Ball Possession34%
7Corner Kicks1
12Fouls10
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
472Total passes249
384Passes accurate164
— 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.
Shelbourne 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
4/10Wins
1.6Goals / game
1.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 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.
Shelbourne
10 matchesResults1 wins · 4 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Derry CityHome · Premier Division0–1Shamrock RoversAway · Premier Division0–0Galway UnitedAway · Premier Division1–1AjaxHome · UEFA Europa Conference League2–2St Patrick's Athl.Home · Premier Division1–2AjaxAway · UEFA Europa Conference League1–3WaterfordAway · Premier Division0–1Kalju NommeAway · UEFA Europa Conference League1–2Kalju NommeHome · UEFA Europa Conference League5–2KerryAway · FAI Cup2–2
Drogheda United
10 matchesResults4 wins · 3 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game1.0
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Sligo RoversHome · Premier Division2–0Galway UnitedHome · FAI Cup1–2DundalkHome · Premier Division2–3St Patrick's Athl.Home · Premier Division0–2College CorinthiansAway · FAI Cup3–0Galway UnitedAway · Premier Division0–0Shamrock RoversHome · Premier Division0–0Sligo RoversAway · Premier Division2–2Lucan UnitedHome · FAI Cup4–0DundalkAway · Premier Division2–1
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 Shelbourne 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, 01:48 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Premier Division · 2026/27 · all league matches
ShelbourneDrogheda United
29Matches played30
36Points earned31
8Wins7
1.3Goals scored / match1.1
1.4Goals conceded / match1.6
6Clean sheets9
7Failed to score8
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Shelbourne at home with Drogheda United away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Shelbourne
1wins4MEETINGS
Drogheda United
2winsSep 2025 – Jun 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Shelbourne first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Shelbourne
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1J. Russell
- 19
E. BeachG - 25
M. MbengD - 16
O. CaseyD - 4
K. LedwidgeD - 18
James Barry NorrisD - 21
Jack Henry-FrancisM - 23
K. McInroyM - 22
S. MooreM - 27
E. CaffreyM - 17
D. KellyM - 9
S. BoydF
Substitutes (9)
14 · A. Coote
2 · S. Gannon
36 · W. Jarvis
6 · J. Lunney
11 · M. Odubeko
44 · Daniel Ring
55 · James Roche
31 · C. Walsh
20 · R. Freitas
Drogheda United
Confirmed formation3-5-2K. Doherty
- 1
L. DennisonG - 4
A. QuinnD - 22
C. KeeleyD - 5
Leo BurneyD - 2
E. AgbajeM - 15
A. BatesM - 10
B. KavanaghM - 8
Ethan O'BrienM - 3
C. KaneM - 24
W. DavisF - 11
T. OluwaF
Substitutes (9)
14 · M. Doyle
17 · S. Farrell
44 · Fynn Michael Cordell Talley
31 · K. Cruise
19 · R. Brennan
29 · J. Brennan
32 · D. Mare
25 · R. Markey
33 · S. McGrath
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Shelbourne
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Boyd | 10 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E. Beach | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| C. Walsh | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Roche | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Ring | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Odubeko | 29 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| J. Lunney | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| W. Jarvis | 21 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| S. Gannon | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Coote | 29 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| S. Moore | 69 | 7.2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 2 |
| K. McInroy | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| M. Mbeng | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 2 |
| K. Ledwidge | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| D. Kelly | 90 | 6.8 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 1 |
| Jack Henry-Francis | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 70 | 5 |
| O. Casey | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 58 | 3 |
| E. Caffrey | 61 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| James Barry Norris | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 4 |
| R. Freitas | 51 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Drogheda United
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Quinn | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| R. Brennan | 1 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| K. Cruise | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Doyle | 22 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| S. Farrell | 22 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Fynn Michael Cordell Talley | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Oluwa | 68 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Ethan O'Brien | 90 | 7.4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 1 |
| C. Keeley | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| B. Kavanagh | 68 | 7.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| C. Kane | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| W. Davis | 79 | 8.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 2 |
| Leo Burney | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| A. Bates | 89 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| E. Agbaje | 90 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| L. Dennison | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| J. Brennan | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Mare | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Markey | 11 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| S. McGrath | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | Shelbourne | Draw | Drogheda United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.85 | 3.30 | 3.90 |
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