Drogheda Utd 2-3 Galway United
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Galway United won: Drogheda Utd 2-3 Galway United in the League of Ireland (Round 10) on Mon, 6 Apr 2026 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Mark Doyle 3', Jago Godden 18'. Galway United goals: Francely Lomboto 20', Kristopher Twardek 61', Axel Piesold 68'. Expected goals: 1.64-0.83. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Brandon Kavanagh (8.3).
Match report
Galway United beat Drogheda Utd 3-2
Galway United came from behind to beat Drogheda Utd 3-2 away from home at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Monday 6 April in the League of Ireland.
Mark Doyle put Drogheda Utd ahead on 3' (1-0), Jago Godden made it 2-0 on 18', Francely Lomboto pulled one back for Galway United on 20' (2-1), Kristopher Twardek levelled for Galway United on 61' (2-2) and Axel Piesold restored Galway United's lead on 68' (2-3).
Drogheda Utd had 58% of the ball, shots were 16-11 (8-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.64-0.83. Drogheda Utd created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda United) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 1,616. Referee: Oliver Moran.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.64 | 0.83 |
| Total shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 17 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 267 (65%) | 183 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 5 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 7 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (5-3-2): Luke Dennison, James Bolger, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Edwin Agbaje, Conor Kane, Jago Godden, Ethan O'Brien, Brandon Kavanagh, Mark Doyle, Warren Davis
Galway United (5-3-2): Evan Watts, Wasiri Williams, Killian Brouder, Gianfranco Facchineri, Edward McCarthy, Al-Amin Kazeem, Connor Barratt, Matty Wolfe, David Hurley, Francely Lomboto, Frantz Pierrot
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 16' · Yellow card · Al-Amin Kazeem (Galway United)
- 18' · Goal · Jago Godden (Drogheda Utd)
- 20' · Goal · Francely Lomboto (Galway United)
- 26' · Substitution · Ryan Brennan for Ethan O'Brien (Drogheda Utd)
- 46' · Substitution · Lee Devitt for Al-Amin Kazeem (Galway United)
- 46' · Substitution · Stephen Walsh for Frantz Pierrot (Galway United)
- 57' · Substitution · Jason Bucknor for Edwin Agbaje (Drogheda Utd)
- 60' · Substitution · Kristopher Twardek for Edward McCarthy (Galway United)
- 60' · Substitution · Axel Piesold for Francely Lomboto (Galway United)
- 61' · Goal · Kristopher Twardek (Galway United)
- 68' · Goal · Axel Piesold (Galway United)
- 73' · Yellow card · Matty Wolfe (Galway United)
- 74' · Substitution · Kieran Cruise for Andrew Quinn (Drogheda Utd)
- 75' · Substitution · Thomas Oluwa for Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 78' · Yellow card · Connor Barratt (Galway United)
- 82' · Substitution · Conor James McCormack for Connor Barratt (Galway United)
- 84' · Yellow card · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 90' · Yellow card · Evan Watts (Galway United)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2015: Drogheda Utd 4, draws 7, Galway United 6.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Galway United?
Galway United won, 2-3 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 6 Apr 2026.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Galway United?
Mon, 6 Apr 2026, 16:00 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Galway United?
In 17 league meetings since 2015: Drogheda Utd 4 wins, 7 draws, Galway United 6 wins (goals 16-21).