Drogheda Utd 3-0 Sligo Rovers
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Drogheda Utd won: Drogheda Utd 3-0 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 2) on Fri, 21 Feb 2025 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Joshua Thomas 41', Darragh Markey 74', Luke Heeney 90'+4. Expected goals: 0.59-0.26. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Darragh Markey (8.8).
Match report
Drogheda Utd rout Sligo Rovers 3-0
Drogheda Utd thrashed Sligo Rovers 3-0 at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday 21 February in the League of Ireland.
Joshua Thomas put Drogheda Utd ahead on 41' (1-0), Darragh Markey made it 2-0 on 74' and Luke Heeney made it 3-0 on 90+4'.
Drogheda Utd had 40% of the ball, shots were 11-8 (8-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.59-0.26.
Darragh Markey (Drogheda United) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 2,212. Referee: David Dunne.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.59 | 0.26 |
| Total shots | 11 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 12 | 12 |
| Big chances | 0 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 125 (48%) | 266 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 11 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 4 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (3-4-1-2): Luke Dennison, Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Owen Lambe, Conor Kane, Ryan Brennan, Shane Farrell, Darragh Markey, Joshua Thomas, Zishim Bawa
Sligo Rovers (3-4-2-1): Sam Sargeant, Oliver Denham, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Jad Hakiki, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Connor Malley, Harvey Lintott, Owen Elding, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh
Key events
- 41' · Goal · Joshua Thomas (Drogheda Utd)
- 61' · Substitution · Thomas Oluwa for Zishim Bawa (Drogheda Utd)
- 68' · Yellow card · Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
- 69' · Substitution · Francely Lomboto for Jake Doyle-Hayes (Sligo Rovers)
- 69' · Substitution · Oskar van Hattum for Harvey Lintott (Sligo Rovers)
- 72' · Substitution · Warren Davis for Joshua Thomas (Drogheda Utd)
- 74' · Goal · Darragh Markey (Drogheda Utd)
- 83' · Substitution · Ronan Manning for Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers)
- 89' · Substitution · Luke Heeney for Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Luke Heeney (Drogheda Utd)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Gareth McElroy for Oliver Denham (Sligo Rovers)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 11, draws 15, Sligo Rovers 13.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Sligo Rovers?
Drogheda Utd won, 3-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 21 Feb 2025.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 21 Feb 2025, 19:45 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Sligo Rovers?
In 39 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 11 wins, 15 draws, Sligo Rovers 13 wins (goals 51-55).