Drogheda Utd 1-2 Shamrock
Updated
Shamrock won: Drogheda Utd 1-2 Shamrock in the League of Ireland (Round 25) on Mon, 16 Jun 2025 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: George Cooper 4'. Shamrock goals: Graham Burke 42', Aaron Greene 74'. Expected goals: 0.55-1.75. Possession: 30-70. Player of the match: Graham Burke (8).
Match report
Shamrock beat Drogheda Utd 2-1
Shamrock came from behind to beat Drogheda Utd 2-1 away from home at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Monday 16 June in the League of Ireland.
George Cooper put Drogheda Utd ahead on 4' (1-0), Graham Burke levelled for Shamrock on 42' (1-1) and Aaron Greene restored Shamrock's lead on 74' (1-2).
Drogheda Utd had 30% of the ball, shots were 11-11 (3-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.55-1.75. Shamrock were the better side on chances, too.
Graham Burke (Shamrock Rovers) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 2,444. Referee: Neil Doyle.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Shamrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 30 | 70 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.55 | 1.75 |
| Total shots | 11 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 27 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 114 (57%) | 390 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total shots | 11 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 8 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (3-4-2-1): Luke Dennison, George Cooper, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Kieran Cruise, Luke Heeney, Shane Farrell, Conor Kane, Darragh Markey, Douglas James-Taylor, Thomas Oluwa
Shamrock (5-3-2): Edward McGinty, Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Trevor Clarke, Joshua Honohan, Darragh Nugent, Matthew Healy, Dylan Watts, Aaron Greene, Graham Burke
Key events
- 4' · Goal · George Cooper (Drogheda Utd)
- 40' · Yellow card · Andrew Quinn (Drogheda Utd)
- 42' · Goal · Graham Burke (Shamrock)
- 46' · Substitution · Daniel Mandroiu for Darragh Nugent (Shamrock)
- 54' · Yellow card · Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 56' · Substitution · Ryan Brennan for Darragh Markey (Drogheda Utd)
- 57' · Yellow card · Kieran Cruise (Drogheda Utd)
- 62' · Yellow card · Joshua Honohan (Shamrock)
- 63' · Yellow card · Conor Keeley (Drogheda Utd)
- 66' · Substitution · Warren Davis for Douglas James-Taylor (Drogheda Utd)
- 66' · Substitution · Jack Byrne for Cory O'Sullivan (Shamrock)
- 66' · Substitution · Michael Noonan for Dylan Watts (Shamrock)
- 72' · Substitution · Aaron Harper-Bailey for George Cooper (Drogheda Utd)
- 74' · Goal · Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 76' · Substitution · Daniel Grant for Trevor Clarke (Shamrock)
- 79' · Substitution · Daniel Cleary for Graham Burke (Shamrock)
- 90' · Yellow card · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Luke Heeney (Drogheda Utd)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 4, draws 9, Shamrock 26.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Shamrock?
Shamrock won, 1-2 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 16 Jun 2025.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Shamrock?
Mon, 16 Jun 2025, 18:45 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Shamrock?
In 39 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 4 wins, 9 draws, Shamrock 26 wins (goals 28-74).