Drogheda Utd 2-3 Dundalk
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Dundalk won: Drogheda Utd 2-3 Dundalk in the League of Ireland (Round 29) on Fri, 28 Aug 2026 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Keegan Ancelin 32', Brandon Kavanagh 35'. Dundalk goals: Cian Dillon 25', Ronan Teahan 67', Daryl Horgan 89'. Expected goals: 1.89-3.09. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Daryl Horgan (8.8).
Match report
Dundalk beat Drogheda Utd 3-2
Dundalk came from behind to beat Drogheda Utd 3-2 away from home at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday 28 August in the League of Ireland.
Cian Dillon put Dundalk ahead on 25' (0-1), Keegan Ancelin levelled for Drogheda Utd on 32' (1-1), Brandon Kavanagh restored Drogheda Utd's lead on 35' (2-1), Ronan Teahan levelled for Dundalk on 67' (2-2) and Daryl Horgan restored Dundalk's lead on 89' (2-3).
Daryl Horgan's 89' strike proved decisive.
Drogheda Utd had 44% of the ball, shots were 14-15 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.89-3.09. Dundalk were the better side on chances, too.
Daryl Horgan (Dundalk) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 2,436. Referee: Neil Doyle.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.89 | 3.09 |
| Total shots | 14 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 32 |
| Big chances | 2 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 158 (61%) | 211 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 14 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 10 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (3-5-2): Luke Dennison, Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Edwin Agbaje, Shane Farrell, Brandon Kavanagh, Alfie Bates, Conor Kane, Keegan Ancelin, Mark Doyle
Dundalk (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue, Tom Grivosti, Mayowa Animasahun, Egor Vassenin, Bobby Burns, Keith Buckley, Harry Groome, Trevor Clarke, Leonardo Gaxha, Daryl Horgan, Cian Dillon
Key events
- 8' · Yellow card · Bobby Burns (Dundalk)
- 25' · Goal · Cian Dillon (Dundalk)
- 32' · Goal · Keegan Ancelin (Drogheda Utd)
- 35' · Goal · Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 46' · Substitution · Ronan Teahan for Trevor Clarke (Dundalk)
- 50' · Yellow card · Egor Vassenin (Dundalk)
- 55' · Yellow card · Tom Grivosti (Dundalk)
- 56' · Substitution · Shane Tracey for Harry Groome (Dundalk)
- 56' · Yellow card · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 57' · Substitution · Aodh Dervin for Keith Buckley (Dundalk)
- 64' · Substitution · Declan McDaid for Leonardo Gaxha (Dundalk)
- 67' · Goal · Ronan Teahan (Dundalk)
- 70' · Substitution · Ethan O'Brien for Alfie Bates (Drogheda Utd)
- 70' · Substitution · Ryan Brennan for Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 73' · Substitution · Warren Davis for Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 77' · Substitution · Thomas Oluwa for Keegan Ancelin (Drogheda Utd)
- 77' · Substitution · Jason Bucknor for Andrew Quinn (Drogheda Utd)
- 88' · Yellow card · Ethan O'Brien (Drogheda Utd)
- 89' · Goal · Daryl Horgan (Dundalk)
- 90' · Substitution · Robert Cornwall for Bobby Burns (Dundalk)
All-time head-to-head
35 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 8, draws 7, Dundalk 20.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Dundalk?
Dundalk won, 2-3 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 28 Aug 2026.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Dundalk?
Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 19:00 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Dundalk?
In 35 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 8 wins, 7 draws, Dundalk 20 wins (goals 34-68).