Waterford FC vs Drogheda Utd

Preview

Waterford FC vs Drogheda Utd preview

League of Ireland, round 35: Waterford FC welcome Drogheda Utd at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday 23 October, kick-off 18:45 UTC.

Waterford FC are 8th with 37 points from 34 games; Drogheda Utd sit 9th on 37. They start the day level on points.

Waterford FC's last 5: 2W 1D 2L. Drogheda Utd's last 5: 3W 0D 2L.

In 15 league meetings since 2021, Waterford FC lead the series: Waterford FC 6 wins, 4 draws, Drogheda Utd 5 wins. The last one ended Drogheda 3-3 Waterford. Both teams scored in 40% of those games.

Robert Hennessy is the referee, averaging 4.4 yellow cards a game this season.

• Have scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
• Tom Lonergan is the competition's top scorer (15)
• Stephen McMullan is ranked 2 in saves per match in the competition (3.9)
• Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches

Lineups

Waterford FC (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan, John Mahon, Hayden Cann, Kevin Long, Benny Couto, Jordan Houston, Noah Mawéné, Evan McLaughlin, Conan Noonan, Pádraig Amond, Tom Lonergan

Drogheda Utd (3-4-2-1): Fynn Talley, Leo Burney, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Edwin Agbaje, Shane Farrell, Brandon Kavanagh, Ethan O'Brien, Conor Kane, Thomas Oluwa, Warren Davis

All-time head-to-head

15 league meetings since 2021: Waterford FC 6, draws 4, Drogheda Utd 5.

Waterford FC vs Drogheda Utd: full head-to-head record

Questions

When and where is Waterford FC vs Drogheda Utd?

Fri, 23 Oct 2026, 18:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.

What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Drogheda Utd?

In 15 league meetings since 2021: Waterford FC 6 wins, 4 draws, Drogheda Utd 5 wins (goals 20-24).