Drogheda Utd 2-0 Waterford FC
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Drogheda Utd won: Drogheda Utd 2-0 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 8) on Fri, 4 Apr 2025 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Warren Davis 45', Darragh Markey 67'. Expected goals: 1.10-0.66. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Ryan Brennan (8.6).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Waterford FC 2-0
Drogheda Utd got the better of Waterford FC 2-0 at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday 4 April in the League of Ireland.
Warren Davis put Drogheda Utd ahead on 45' (1-0) and Darragh Markey made it 2-0 on 67'.
Drogheda Utd had 40% of the ball, shots were 15-7 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.10-0.66.
Ryan Brennan (Drogheda United) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 2,132. Referee: Neil Doyle.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.10 | 0.66 |
| Total shots | 15 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 18 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 138 (52%) | 268 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 9 |
| Total shots | 15 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 4 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (3-4-1-2): Luke Dennison, Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Owen Lambe, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Darragh Markey, Warren Davis, Thomas Oluwa
Waterford FC (4-3-3): Stephen McMullan, Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Darragh Leahy, Ryan Burke, James Olayinka, Rowan McDonald, Kyle White, Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond, Trae Coyle
Key events
- 45' · Goal · Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 50' · Substitution · Kieran Cruise for Conor Kane (Drogheda Utd)
- 63' · Substitution · Tom Lonergan for James Olayinka (Waterford FC)
- 67' · Goal · Darragh Markey (Drogheda Utd)
- 75' · Substitution · Sam Glenfield for Trae Coyle (Waterford FC)
- 75' · Substitution · Dean McMenamy for Kyle White (Waterford FC)
- 79' · Substitution · Luke Heeney for Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 80' · Yellow card · Kieran Cruise (Drogheda Utd)
- 86' · Substitution · Paul Doyle for Darragh Markey (Drogheda Utd)
- 86' · Substitution · Dare Kareem for Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
- 89' · Substitution · Ben McCormack for Darragh Leahy (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2021: Drogheda Utd 5, draws 4, Waterford FC 7.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Waterford FC?
Drogheda Utd won, 2-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 4 Apr 2025.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Waterford FC?
Fri, 4 Apr 2025, 18:45 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Waterford FC?
In 16 league meetings since 2021: Drogheda Utd 5 wins, 4 draws, Waterford FC 7 wins (goals 25-23).