Sligo Rovers 2-2 Drogheda Utd
Updated
It finished level: Sligo Rovers 2-2 Drogheda Utd in the League of Ireland (Round 25) on Sat, 25 Jul 2026 at The Showgrounds, Sligo. Sligo Rovers goals: Cian Kavanagh 24', Cian Kavanagh 29'. Drogheda Utd goals: Thomas Oluwa 11', Shane Farrell 90'+4. Sent off: Archie Meekison (90'). Expected goals: 1.69-1.03. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Cian Kavanagh (8.9).
Match report
Sligo Rovers 2-2 Drogheda Utd: match report
It finished 2-2 between Sligo Rovers and Drogheda Utd in the League of Ireland on Saturday 25 July.
Thomas Oluwa put Drogheda Utd ahead on 11' (0-1), Cian Kavanagh levelled for Sligo Rovers on 24' (1-1), added another on 29' (2-1) and Shane Farrell levelled for Drogheda Utd on 90+4' (2-2).
Archie Meekison (Sligo Rovers) was sent off on 90+6'.
Sligo Rovers had 58% of the ball, shots were 11-14 (2-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.69-1.03.
Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 2,411. Referee: Robert Hennessy.
Match stats
| Sligo Rovers | Drogheda Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.69 | 1.03 |
| Total shots | 11 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 10 | 21 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 299 (74%) | 194 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 9 |
| Total shots | 11 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 5 |
Lineups
Sligo Rovers (3-4-2-1): Sam Sargeant, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Sean McHale, Jeannot Esua, James McManus, Carl McHugh, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh, Archie Meekison, Luke Pearce
Drogheda Utd (3-4-1-2): Luke Dennison, Edwin Agbaje, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Jason Bucknor, Ryan Brennan, Shane Farrell, Conor Kane, Brandon Kavanagh, Mark Doyle, Thomas Oluwa
Key events
- 11' · Goal · Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
- 24' · Goal · Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 29' · Goal · Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Alfie Bates for Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 60' · Substitution · Keegan Ancelin for Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 65' · Substitution · Jago Godden for Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
- 69' · Substitution · Jamie McGonigle for Luke Pearce (Sligo Rovers)
- 69' · Substitution · Sean Stewart for William Fitzgerald (Sligo Rovers)
- 76' · Substitution · Warren Davis for Conor Kane (Drogheda Utd)
- 77' · Yellow card · Alfie Bates (Drogheda Utd)
- 84' · Substitution · Ciaron Harkin for James McManus (Sligo Rovers)
- 85' · Substitution · Ryan O'Kane for Cian Kavanagh (Sligo Rovers)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Jago Godden (Drogheda Utd)
- 90'+6 · Red card · Archie Meekison (Sligo Rovers)
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 Sat, 25 Jul 2026.
When and where is Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda Utd?
Sat, 25 Jul 2026, 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).