Drogheda Utd 1-0 Galway United
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Drogheda Utd won: Drogheda Utd 1-0 Galway United in the League of Ireland (Round 23) on Fri, 4 Jul 2025 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Dare Kareem 50'. Expected goals: 0.74-0.84. Possession: 49-51. Player of the match: Conor Keeley (8.6).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Galway United 1-0
Drogheda Utd squeezed past Galway United 1-0 at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday 4 July in the League of Ireland.
Dare Kareem put Drogheda Utd ahead on 50' (1-0).
Drogheda Utd had 49% of the ball, shots were 8-13 (1-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.74-0.84.
Conor Keeley (Drogheda United) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 2,052. Referee: Damien McGraith.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 49 | 51 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.74 | 0.84 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 21 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 196 (63%) | 202 (66%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 1 | 7 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 6 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (3-4-2-1): Luke Dennison, Owen Lambe, Conor Kane, Aaron Harper-Bailey, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Ryan Brennan, Luke Heeney, Darragh Markey, Dare Kareem, Thomas Oluwa
Galway United (3-4-1-2): Evan Watts, Jeannot Esua, Gregory Cunningham, Robert Slevin, Bobby Burns, Garry Buckley, David Hurley, Vincent Russell Borden, Edward McCarthy, Stephen Walsh, Malcolm Shaw
Key events
- 6' · Yellow card · Garry Buckley (Galway United)
- 31' · Yellow card · Andrew Quinn (Drogheda Utd)
- 44' · Yellow card · Conor Keeley (Drogheda Utd)
- 50' · Goal · Dare Kareem (Drogheda Utd)
- 52' · Yellow card · Malcolm Shaw (Galway United)
- 57' · Substitution · Killian Brouder for Garry Buckley (Galway United)
- 58' · Substitution · Cillian Tollett for Malcolm Shaw (Galway United)
- 58' · Substitution · Axel Piesold for David Hurley (Galway United)
- 71' · Substitution · James Bolger for Andrew Quinn (Drogheda Utd)
- 75' · Substitution · Shane Farrell for Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
- 76' · Substitution · Aaron Bolger for Vincent Russell Borden (Galway United)
- 77' · Yellow card · Luke Heeney (Drogheda Utd)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Colm Horgan for Gregory Cunningham (Galway United)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2015: Drogheda Utd 4, draws 7, Galway United 6.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Galway United?
Drogheda Utd won, 1-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 4 Jul 2025.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Galway United?
Fri, 4 Jul 2025, 18:45 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Galway United?
In 17 league meetings since 2015: Drogheda Utd 4 wins, 7 draws, Galway United 6 wins (goals 16-21).