Drogheda vs Derry City Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Drogheda and Derry City takes place at Sullivan and Lambe Park on 16 October 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the Ireland Premier Division. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Drogheda tend to overload midfield areas.
Derry City usually adopt an attacking approach.
Recent Form
Drogheda
LWWLL
Derry City
WDWDL
Drogheda continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Also, Derry City are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Recent Form Home/Away
Drogheda (Home)
WLLDL
Derry City (Away)
DWLDD
Drogheda form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Derry City show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Drogheda
--+--
Derry City
+-+--
Drogheda have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
However, Derry City have experienced ups and downs in recent defensive performances. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Drogheda (Home)
+--+-
Derry City (Away)
-+---
Drogheda show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Derry City show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Drogheda
++-+-
Derry City
-+-++
Drogheda's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Likewise, Derry City have often featured in open games with several goals. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Drogheda (Home)
-+---
Derry City (Away)
+-+--
Drogheda's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.
Only small differences appear in Derry City's match tempo home versus away.
Scoring Consistency
Drogheda
++++-
Derry City
+++++
Drogheda have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
However, Derry City show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Drogheda (Home)
++---
Derry City (Away)
+++++
A surprising trend, with Drogheda's goals coming much more frequently in away fixtures.
Derry City's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
On average Drogheda scores 1.1 and concedes 1.3 goals in home matches, while Derry City averagely scores 1.1 and concedes 1.4 goals in away matches.
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Drogheda vs Derry City Video Content
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Drogheda vs Derry City Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Drogheda scores after every 9.6 shots, while Derry City gets averagely 11.1 shots in a game.
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Drogheda vs Derry City Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Drogheda fielded the below lineup in the last match against Bohemians: Dennison; Burney, Keeley, Quinn; Kane, O'Brien, Bates, Kavanagh, Agbaje; Oluwa, Davis
In their last match against Galway starting lineup of Derry City was the following: Norcott; Fleming, McClean, Stott, Dummigan; Twisk; Chapman, Duffy, O'Reilly, Burns; Smith
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