Shamrock 2-1 Drogheda Utd
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Shamrock won: Shamrock 2-1 Drogheda Utd in the League of Ireland (Round 29) on Sun, 31 Aug 2025 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Shamrock goals: Matthew Healy 31', Joshua Honohan 70'. Drogheda Utd goals: Conor Keeley 83'. Expected goals: 0.72-0.89. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Matthew Healy (8.9).
Match report
Shamrock beat Drogheda Utd 2-1
Shamrock narrowly beat Drogheda Utd 2-1 at Tallaght Stadium on Sunday 31 August in the League of Ireland.
Matthew Healy put Shamrock ahead on 31' (1-0), Joshua Honohan made it 2-0 on 70' and Conor Keeley pulled one back for Drogheda Utd on 83' (2-1).
Shamrock had 70% of the ball, shots were 20-5 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.72-0.89.
Matthew Healy (Shamrock Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 3,216. Referee: Aaron O'Dowd.
Match stats
| Shamrock | Drogheda Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.72 | 0.89 |
| Total shots | 20 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 13 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 586 (87%) | 197 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total shots | 20 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 3 |
Lineups
Shamrock (3-5-2): Edward McGinty, Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes, Daniel Cleary, Joshua Honohan, Aaron McEneff, Matthew Healy, Darragh Nugent, Adam Matthews, Graham Burke, Michael Noonan
Drogheda Utd (3-5-2): Luke Dennison, James Bolger, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Owen Lambe, Ryan Brennan, Luke Heeney, Darragh Markey, Conor Kane, Thomas Oluwa, Warren Davis
Key events
- 21' · Yellow card · Darragh Nugent (Shamrock)
- 25' · Yellow card · Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 31' · Goal · Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 36' · Yellow card · Roberto Lopes (Shamrock)
- 46' · Substitution · Dare Kareem for Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
- 61' · Substitution · Paul Doyle for Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
- 68' · Substitution · Shane Farrell for Luke Heeney (Drogheda Utd)
- 68' · Substitution · Jack Stretton for Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 70' · Goal · Joshua Honohan (Shamrock)
- 73' · Substitution · Victor Ozhianvuna for Joshua Honohan (Shamrock)
- 74' · Substitution · Kieran Cruise for Conor Kane (Drogheda Utd)
- 79' · Substitution · Cian Barrett for Michael Noonan (Shamrock)
- 79' · Substitution · Aaron Greene for Graham Burke (Shamrock)
- 80' · Substitution · Gary O'Neil for Aaron McEneff (Shamrock)
- 80' · Substitution · John McGovern for Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 83' · Goal · Conor Keeley (Drogheda Utd)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Michael Cardo for James Bolger (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 2012: Shamrock 26, draws 9, Drogheda Utd 4.
Questions
Who won Shamrock vs Drogheda Utd?
Shamrock won, 2-1 (League of Ireland) on Sun, 31 Aug 2025.
When and where is Shamrock vs Drogheda Utd?
Sun, 31 Aug 2025, 18:00 UTC at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock and Drogheda Utd?
In 39 league meetings since 2012: Shamrock 26 wins, 9 draws, Drogheda Utd 4 wins (goals 74-28).