Derry City vs Drogheda Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score
1st Half1 - 0
10
M. Duffy
scored for Derry City
16
E. Agbaje
was cautioned
2nd Half2 - 2
46
D. Markey
scored for Derry City
49
L. Burney
was cautioned
56
D. Markey
was cautioned
60
J. Clarke
was cautioned
62
M. Doyle
scored for Drogheda
64
W. Davis
scored for Drogheda
89
J. Stott
was cautioned
Derry City welcome Drogheda to Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on 20 March 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Ireland Premier Division schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Derry City generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Drogheda rely on a cautious tactical setup.
Recent Form
Derry City
DDLLW
Drogheda
DDLLL
Derry City show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
In contrast, Drogheda are currently going through a difficult run of form. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
Recent Form Home/Away
Derry City (Home)
DLWLD
Drogheda (Away)
DLLDW
Derry City's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Drogheda's strongest performances have come in away fixtures.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Derry City
-+---
Drogheda
-+---
Derry City have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Similarly, Drogheda are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Derry City (Home)
-----
Drogheda (Away)
----+
Derry City show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
There is little difference in Drogheda's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Derry City
+-+-+
Drogheda
+-+++
Derry City have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Meanwhile, Drogheda are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Derry City (Home)
+++-+
Drogheda (Away)
+++--
Only small differences appear in Derry City's match tempo home versus away.
Drogheda's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Scoring Consistency
Derry City
+-+-+
Drogheda
+-+++
Derry City have generally been effective going forward, scoring in most recent games. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
Meanwhile, Drogheda have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Derry City (Home)
+++-+
Drogheda (Away)
+++++
Derry City attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Drogheda's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
Match Information
Referee: Alan Patchell
Venue: Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium
Derry City vs Drogheda Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
0.59
xG
0.64
61
Ball Posession (%)
39
0
Big Chances
0
3
Cautions
2
10
Shots
9
4
Shots on Goal
2
3
Shots Blocked
2
9
Shots inside Box
8
1
Shots outside Box
1
0
Hit Woodwork
0
17
Fouls
6
6
Corner Kicks
4
24
Throw Ins
18
0
Saves
2
6
Free Kicks
17
3
Offsides
1
414
Passes Total
265
316
Passes Completed
153
138
Passes in the final 3rd Total
102
86
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
38
20
Touches in the Opposition Box
12
12
Tackles Total
10
8
Tackles Completed
7
33
Clearances
37
29
Crosses Total
12
10
Crosses Completed
4
7
Interceptions
10
Derry City vs Drogheda Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Starting Lineup
13
E. Beach
1
L. Dennison
16
J. McClean
3
C. Kane
4
J. Stott
4
A. Quinn
25
A. Bannon
22
C. Keeley
19
B. Fleming
5
L. Burney
28
J. Olayinka
2
E. Agbaje
8
A. O'Reilly
10
B. Kavanagh
2
B. Cotter
6
J. Godden
7
M. Duffy
8
E. O'Brien
10
D. Markey
14
M. Doyle
15
J. Clarke
11
T. Oluwa
Derry City vs Drogheda H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results