Drogheda Utd 1-0 Derry City
Updated
Drogheda Utd won: Drogheda Utd 1-0 Derry City in the League of Ireland (Round 16) on Fri, 8 May 2026 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Ryan Brennan 55' (pen). Expected goals: 0.94-0.29. Possession: 31-69. Player of the match: Patrick McClean (8.1).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Derry City 1-0
Drogheda Utd squeezed past Derry City 1-0 at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday 8 May in the League of Ireland.
Ryan Brennan put Drogheda Utd ahead from the penalty spot on 55' (1-0).
Drogheda Utd had 31% of the ball, shots were 5-12 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.94-0.29.
Patrick McClean (Derry City) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 1,759. Referee: Arnold Hunter.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 31 | 69 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.94 | 0.29 |
| Total shots | 5 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 28 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 120 (49%) | 395 (76%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 1 | 9 |
| Total shots | 5 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 6 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (4-2-3-1): Fynn Talley, Edwin Agbaje, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Conor Kane, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Warren Davis, Brandon Kavanagh, Thomas Oluwa, Mark Doyle
Derry City (4-2-3-1): Eddie Beach, Conor Barr, Jamie Stott, Patrick McClean, Brandon Fleming, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Kévin Santos, Darragh Markey, Michael Duffy, James Clarke
Key events
- 36' · Yellow card · Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
- 41' · Yellow card · Brandon Fleming (Derry City)
- 45' · Yellow card · Darragh Markey (Derry City)
- 55' · Goal · Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
- 68' · Substitution · Jason Bucknor for Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 70' · Substitution · Barry Cotter for Darragh Markey (Derry City)
- 71' · Substitution · Dipo Akinyemi for Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 71' · Substitution · Henry Rylah for Kévin Santos (Derry City)
- 72' · Substitution · Jago Godden for Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
- 73' · Yellow card · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 85' · Substitution · Cameron Dummigan for Conor Barr (Derry City)
- 89' · Substitution · Andrew Quinn for Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Josh Thomas for Adam O'Reilly (Derry City)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 12, draws 13, Derry City 14.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Derry City?
Drogheda Utd won, 1-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 8 May 2026.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Derry City?
Fri, 8 May 2026, 18:45 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Derry City?
In 39 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 12 wins, 13 draws, Derry City 14 wins (goals 41-53).