Drogheda Utd 1-0 Sligo Rovers
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Drogheda Utd won: Drogheda Utd 1-0 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 20) on Fri, 20 Jun 2025 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Douglas James-Taylor 5'. Expected goals: 1.64-2.16. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Luke Dennison (8.7).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Sligo Rovers 1-0
Drogheda Utd edged Sligo Rovers 1-0 at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday 20 June in the League of Ireland.
Douglas James-Taylor put Drogheda Utd ahead on 5' (1-0).
Drogheda Utd had 36% of the ball, shots were 16-15 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.64-2.16. Sligo Rovers created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Luke Dennison (Drogheda United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 2,013. Referee: Paul Norton.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.64 | 2.16 |
| Total shots | 16 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 34 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 164 (65%) | 361 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 6 |
| Total shots | 16 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 11 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (3-4-2-1): Luke Dennison, George Cooper, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Kieran Cruise, Luke Heeney, Shane Farrell, Conor Kane, Warren Davis, Ryan Brennan, Douglas James-Taylor
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Conor Reynolds, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Jad Hakiki, Jake Doyle-Hayes, William Fitzgerald, Owen Elding, Stephen Mallon, Wilson Waweru
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Douglas James-Taylor (Drogheda Utd)
- 35' · Substitution · Kyle McDonagh for Gareth McElroy (Sligo Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Darragh Markey for Kieran Cruise (Drogheda Utd)
- 58' · Yellow card · Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers)
- 61' · Yellow card · Scott Brady (Drogheda Utd)
- 68' · Yellow card · Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
- 69' · Substitution · Oskar van Hattum for Stephen Mallon (Sligo Rovers)
- 69' · Substitution · Cian Kavanagh for Wilson Waweru (Sligo Rovers)
- 79' · Substitution · Thomas Oluwa for Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 85' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Conor Reynolds (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 11, draws 15, Sligo Rovers 13.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Sligo Rovers?
Drogheda Utd won, 1-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 20 Jun 2025.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 20 Jun 2025, 18:45 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Sligo Rovers?
In 39 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 11 wins, 15 draws, Sligo Rovers 13 wins (goals 51-55).