Drogheda Utd 3-2 Cork City
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Drogheda Utd won: Drogheda Utd 3-2 Cork City in the League of Ireland (Round 14) on Mon, 5 May 2025 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Shane Farrell 40', Warren Davis 62', Ryan Brennan 90'+6 (pen). Cork City goals: Djenairo Daniels 7', Djenairo Daniels 85'. Expected goals: 2.10-1.15. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Djenairo Daniels (8.6).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Cork City 3-2
Drogheda Utd came from behind to beat Cork City 3-2 at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Monday 5 May in the League of Ireland.
Djenairo Daniels put Cork City ahead on 7' (0-1), Shane Farrell levelled for Drogheda Utd on 40' (1-1), Warren Davis restored Drogheda Utd's lead on 62' (2-1), Djenairo Daniels levelled for Cork City on 85' (2-2) and Ryan Brennan restored Drogheda Utd's lead from the penalty spot on 90+6' (3-2).
Ryan Brennan's 90+6' strike proved decisive.
Drogheda Utd had 50% of the ball, shots were 17-5 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.10-1.15.
Djenairo Daniels (Cork City) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 2,109. Referee: Aaron O'Dowd.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Cork City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.10 | 1.15 |
| Total shots | 17 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 9 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 128 (49%) | 147 (54%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 5 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total shots | 17 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 3 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (3-4-3): Jack Brady, Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, George Cooper, Owen Lambe, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Warren Davis, Douglas James-Taylor, Luke Heeney
Cork City (4-3-3): Tein Troost, Harry Nevin, Freddie Anderson, Charlie Lyons, Matthew Kiernan, Sean Murray, Evan McLaughlin, Darragh Crowley, Cathal O'Sullivan, Djenairo Daniels, Kitt Nelson
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Djenairo Daniels (Cork City)
- 26' · Yellow card · Matthew Kiernan (Cork City)
- 39' · Yellow card · Kitt Nelson (Cork City)
- 40' · Goal · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Harry Nevin (Cork City)
- 53' · Substitution · Rio Shipston for Matthew Kiernan (Cork City)
- 62' · Goal · Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 66' · Substitution · Alex Nolan for Harry Nevin (Cork City)
- 67' · Substitution · Thomas Oluwa for Douglas James-Taylor (Drogheda Utd)
- 72' · Yellow card · Sean Murray (Cork City)
- 75' · Substitution · James Bolger for George Cooper (Drogheda Utd)
- 76' · Substitution · Bridel Bosakani for Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 76' · Substitution · David Dunne for Kitt Nelson (Cork City)
- 82' · Yellow card · Luke Heeney (Drogheda Utd)
- 85' · Goal · Djenairo Daniels (Cork City)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Tein Troost (Cork City)
All-time head-to-head
23 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 4, draws 7, Cork City 12.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Cork City?
Drogheda Utd won, 3-2 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 5 May 2025.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Cork City?
Mon, 5 May 2025, 16:00 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Cork City?
In 23 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 4 wins, 7 draws, Cork City 12 wins (goals 26-42).