Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda: Summary, Lineups, Stats

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07 Mar,20:45
2 - 1
Full Time
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Sligo Rovers
Drogheda

Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half1 - 0
45+3
W. Fitzgerald
scored for Sligo Rovers
2nd Half2 - 1
57
A. Nolan
scored for Sligo Rovers
61
(Penalty) M. Doyle
scored from the spot for Drogheda
77
J. Esua
was cautioned
84
C. Keeley
was cautioned
90+2
J. McManus
was cautioned

Sligo Rovers welcome Drogheda to - on 07 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.

Sligo Rovers operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.

Drogheda usually set up with a defensive mindset.

Recent Form

Sligo Rovers

W L D L L

Drogheda

L L D W W

Sligo Rovers show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.

Similarly, Drogheda have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.

Recent Form Home/Away

Sligo Rovers (Home)

W L

Drogheda (Away)

L D W
Sligo Rovers's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.

Drogheda form remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Sligo Rovers

- - + - -

Drogheda

- - - + +

Sligo Rovers have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.

Meanwhile, Drogheda have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. Concentration at the back will be key.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Sligo Rovers (Home)

- -

Drogheda (Away)

- - +
Sligo Rovers 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)

Sligo Rovers

+ - - + +

Drogheda

+ + - - -

Sligo Rovers's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.

Meanwhile, Drogheda show no clear trend in the goal count of their recent fixtures. Game tempo has varied from match to match.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Sligo Rovers (Home)

+ +

Drogheda (Away)

+ - -
A big contrast, with Sligo Rovers's home games producing significantly more goals.

Drogheda's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.

Scoring Consistency

Sligo Rovers

+ - - - +

Drogheda

+ + + + +

Sligo Rovers have shown mixed attacking reliability lately. Improving finishing could make a big difference.

In contrast, Drogheda have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Sligo Rovers (Home)

+ -

Drogheda (Away)

+ + +
Sligo Rovers's ability to score has been consistent home and away.

There is little difference in Drogheda's scoring output across venues.

Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

1.72
xG
1.08
58
Ball Posession (%)
42
1
Big Chances
1
2
Cautions
3
21
Shots
11
4
Shots on Goal
2
6
Shots Blocked
6
10
Shots inside Box
7
11
Shots outside Box
4
2
Hit Woodwork
0
6
Fouls
7
5
Corner Kicks
3
27
Throw Ins
30
1
Saves
2
7
Free Kicks
5
3
Offsides
1
409
Passes Total
297
272
Passes Completed
146
128
Passes in the final 3rd Total
104
68
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
38
19
Touches in the Opposition Box
25
13
Tackles Total
13
12
Tackles Completed
8
31
Clearances
26
20
Crosses Total
16
4
Crosses Completed
3
5
Interceptions
4

Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
29
S. Sargeant
1
L. Dennison
7
W. Fitzgerald
3
C. Kane
17
S. McHale
4
A. Quinn
52
G. Mcelroy
22
C. Keeley
33
J. Esua
5
L. Burney
14
J. McManus
2
E. Agbaje
4
S. Quirk
8
E. O'Brien
28
R. O'Kane
15
D. Kareem
71
D. Patton
10
B. Kavanagh
19
A. Nolan
14
M. Doyle
11
C. Kavanagh
19
R. Brennan

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