Drogheda Utd 1-0 Cork City
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Drogheda Utd won: Drogheda Utd 1-0 Cork City in the League of Ireland (Round 34) on Fri, 17 Oct 2025 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Joshua Thomas 45'. Expected goals: 1.38-0.36. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Conor Kane (8.4).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Cork City 1-0
Drogheda Utd edged Cork City 1-0 at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday 17 October in the League of Ireland.
Joshua Thomas put Drogheda Utd ahead on 45' (1-0).
Drogheda Utd had 56% of the ball, shots were 20-8 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.38-0.36. Drogheda Utd were the better side on chances, too.
Conor Kane (Drogheda United) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 2,014. Referee: Marc Lynch.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.38 | 0.36 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 41 | 8 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 254 (67%) | 214 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 15 | 0 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 2 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (5-3-2): Luke Dennison, James Bolger, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Owen Lambe, Conor Kane, Ryan Brennan, Darragh Markey, Shane Farrell, Jack Stretton, Joshua Thomas
Cork City (3-5-2): David Odumosu, Rory Feely, Fiacre Kelleher, Charlie Lyons, Darragh Crowley, Evan McLaughlin, Kaedyn Kamara, Sean Murray, Matthew Kiernan, Conor Drinan, Brody Lee
Key events
- 11' · Yellow card · Evan McLaughlin (Cork City)
- 45' · Goal · Joshua Thomas (Drogheda Utd)
- 46' · Substitution · Alex Nolan for Charlie Lyons (Cork City)
- 46' · Substitution · Joshua Fitzpatrick for Evan McLaughlin (Cork City)
- 46' · Substitution · Freddie Anderson for Darragh Crowley (Cork City)
- 53' · Yellow card · Freddie Anderson (Cork City)
- 67' · Substitution · Dare Kareem for Jack Stretton (Drogheda Utd)
- 69' · Substitution · Charlie Lutz for Conor Drinan (Cork City)
- 72' · Substitution · George Cooper for James Bolger (Drogheda Utd)
- 79' · Substitution · Charlie Hanover for Brody Lee (Cork City)
- 80' · Yellow card · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 83' · Substitution · Luke Heeney for Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 83' · Substitution · Warren Davis for Joshua Thomas (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
23 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 4, draws 7, Cork City 12.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Cork City?
Drogheda Utd won, 1-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 17 Oct 2025.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Cork City?
Fri, 17 Oct 2025, 18:45 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Cork City?
In 23 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 4 wins, 7 draws, Cork City 12 wins (goals 26-42).