Drogheda Utd 1-1 Derry City
Updated
It finished level: Drogheda Utd 1-1 Derry City in the League of Ireland (Round 16) on Fri, 16 May 2025 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Elicha Ahui 41'. Derry City goals: Dominic Thomas 90'. Expected goals: 0.89-0.65. Possession: 34-66. Player of the match: Elicha Ahui (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 16 May.
Elicha Ahui put Drogheda Utd ahead on 41' (1-0) and Dominic Thomas levelled for Derry City on 90' (1-1).
Drogheda Utd had 34% of the ball, shots were 7-7 (2-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.89-0.65.
Elicha Ahui (Drogheda United) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 2,301. Referee: Kevin O'Sullivan.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 34 | 66 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.89 | 0.65 |
| Total shots | 7 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 18 |
| Big chances | 0 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 110 (48%) | 334 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 7 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 4 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (3-4-3): Luke Dennison, Elicha Ahui, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Owen Lambe, Luke Heeney, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Thomas Oluwa, Warren Davis, Douglas James-Taylor
Derry City (5-3-2): Brian Maher, Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Ciaron Harkin, Sam Todd, Adam O'Reilly, Robbie Benson, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce
Key events
- 8' · Yellow card · Adam O'Reilly (Derry City)
- 10' · Yellow card · Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
- 15' · Yellow card · Robbie Benson (Derry City)
- 41' · Goal · Elicha Ahui (Drogheda Utd)
- 46' · Substitution · Daniel Mullen for Ciaron Harkin (Derry City)
- 54' · Yellow card · Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 66' · Yellow card · Conor Keeley (Drogheda Utd)
- 68' · Substitution · Paul McMullan for Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 68' · Substitution · Dominic Thomas for Gavin Whyte (Derry City)
- 72' · Substitution · Pat Hoban for Liam Boyce (Derry City)
- 76' · Substitution · Jack Brady for Douglas James-Taylor (Drogheda Utd)
- 88' · Substitution · Bridel Bosakani for Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 90' · Goal · Dominic Thomas (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, 16 May 2025.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Derry City?
Fri, 16 May 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).