Drogheda Utd 1-1 Derry City
Updated
It finished level: Drogheda Utd 1-1 Derry City in the League of Ireland (Round 32) on Fri, 26 Sept 2025 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Dare Kareem 39'. Derry City goals: Daniel Mullen 54'. Expected goals: 1.39-1.57. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Daniel Mullen (8.2).
Match report
Drogheda Utd 1-1 Derry City: match report
It finished 1-1 between Drogheda Utd and Derry City in the League of Ireland on Friday 26 September.
Dare Kareem put Drogheda Utd ahead on 39' (1-0) and Daniel Mullen levelled for Derry City on 54' (1-1).
Drogheda Utd had 42% of the ball, shots were 20-19 (9-8 on target) and expected goals finished 1.39-1.57.
Daniel Mullen (Derry City) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 2,175. Referee: Robert Harvey.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.39 | 1.57 |
| Total shots | 20 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 25 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 133 (51%) | 240 (66%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 5 |
| Corners | 8 | 6 |
| Total shots | 20 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 13 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (5-3-2): Luke Dennison, James Bolger, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Owen Lambe, Conor Kane, Darragh Markey, Ryan Brennan, Shane Farrell, Joshua Thomas, Dare Kareem
Derry City (4-3-3): Brian Maher, Ronan Boyce, Hayden Cann, Jamie Stott, Mark Connolly, Carl Winchester, Brandon Fleming, Sadou Diallo, Adam O'Reilly, Daniel Mullen, Michael Duffy
Key events
- 5' · Yellow card · Hayden Cann (Derry City)
- 36' · Yellow card · Conor Keeley (Drogheda Utd)
- 38' · Yellow card · Sadou Diallo (Derry City)
- 39' · Goal · Dare Kareem (Drogheda Utd)
- 53' · Yellow card · Mark Connolly (Derry City)
- 54' · Goal · Daniel Mullen (Derry City)
- 65' · Substitution · Luke Heeney for Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 70' · Substitution · Warren Davis for Dare Kareem (Drogheda Utd)
- 79' · Substitution · Cameron Dummigan for Mark Connolly (Derry City)
- 83' · Yellow card · Carl Winchester (Derry City)
- 86' · Yellow card · Darragh Markey (Drogheda Utd)
- 87' · Substitution · Gavin Whyte for Daniel Mullen (Derry City)
- 87' · Substitution · Jack Stretton for Joshua Thomas (Drogheda Utd)
- 90' · Yellow card · Adam O'Reilly (Derry City)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 12, draws 13, Derry City 14.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Derry City?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 26 Sept 2025.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Derry City?
Fri, 26 Sept 2025, 18:45 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Derry City?
In 39 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 12 wins, 13 draws, Derry City 14 wins (goals 41-53).