Sligo Rovers 2-2 Drogheda Utd
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It finished level: Sligo Rovers 2-2 Drogheda Utd in the League of Ireland (Round 13) on Fri, 2 May 2025 at The Showgrounds, Sligo. Sligo Rovers goals: Owen Elding 67', James Bolger 73' (og). Drogheda Utd goals: Conor Keeley 29', Thomas Oluwa 64'. Expected goals: 0.84-0.78. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: William Fitzgerald (8.4).
Match report
Sligo Rovers 2-2 Drogheda Utd: match report
Sligo Rovers and Drogheda Utd shared the points in a 2-2 draw at The Showgrounds on Friday 2 May in the League of Ireland.
Conor Keeley put Drogheda Utd ahead on 29' (0-1), Thomas Oluwa made it 0-2 on 64', Owen Elding pulled one back for Sligo Rovers on 67' (1-2) and an own goal by James Bolger levelled for Sligo Rovers on 73' (2-2).
Sligo Rovers had 62% of the ball, shots were 8-14 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.84-0.78.
William Fitzgerald (Sligo Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 2,087. Referee: Paul Norton.
Match stats
| Sligo Rovers | Drogheda Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.84 | 0.78 |
| Total shots | 8 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 29 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 306 (73%) | 137 (56%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total shots | 8 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 11 |
Lineups
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Conor Reynolds, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Connor Malley, Owen Elding, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh
Drogheda Utd (5-3-2): Luke Dennison, Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Elicha Ahui, Conor Kane, Shane Farrell, Darragh Markey, Paul Doyle, Warren Davis, Thomas Oluwa
Key events
- 5' · Substitution · Ryan Brennan for Paul Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 17' · Yellow card · William Fitzgerald (Sligo Rovers)
- 29' · Goal · Conor Keeley (Drogheda Utd)
- 40' · Yellow card · Jake Doyle-Hayes (Sligo Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers)
- 60' · Substitution · Harvey Lintott for Conor Reynolds (Sligo Rovers)
- 64' · Goal · Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
- 67' · Goal · Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers)
- 68' · Substitution · Owen Lambe for Elicha Ahui (Drogheda Utd)
- 68' · Substitution · Douglas James-Taylor for Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 69' · Substitution · Stephen Mallon for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 73' · Goal · James Bolger (Sligo Rovers)
- 75' · Substitution · Luke Heeney for Darragh Markey (Drogheda Utd)
- 77' · Yellow card · Conor Keeley (Drogheda Utd)
- 87' · Substitution · Matty Wolfe for Connor Malley (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Owen Lambe (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 2012: Sligo Rovers 13, draws 15, Drogheda Utd 11.
Questions
Who won Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda Utd?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 2 May 2025.
When and where is Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda Utd?
Fri, 2 May 2025, 18:45 UTC at The Showgrounds, Sligo, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Drogheda Utd?
In 39 league meetings since 2012: Sligo Rovers 13 wins, 15 draws, Drogheda Utd 11 wins (goals 55-51).