Galway United 0-1 Drogheda Utd
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Drogheda Utd won: Galway United 0-1 Drogheda Utd in the League of Ireland (Round 1) on Fri, 6 Feb 2026 at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway. Drogheda Utd goals: Jago Godden 90'+1. Expected goals: 2.90-0.68. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Wasiri Williams (8.1).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Galway United 1-0
Drogheda Utd narrowly beat Galway United 1-0 away from home at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday 6 February in the League of Ireland.
Jago Godden put Drogheda Utd ahead on 90+1' (0-1).
Jago Godden's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Galway United had 51% of the ball, shots were 16-8 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.90-0.68. Galway United created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Wasiri Williams (Galway United FC) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 3,027. Referee: Oliver Moran.
Match stats
| Galway United | Drogheda Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.90 | 0.68 |
| Total shots | 16 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 25 |
| Big chances | 5 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 152 (54%) | 125 (46%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total shots | 16 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 6 |
Lineups
Galway United (3-5-2): Evan Watts, Arthur Parker, Killian Brouder, Gianfranco Facchineri, Stephen Walsh, Aaron Bolger, Jimmy Keohane, Wasiri Williams, Lee Devitt, David Hurley, Francely Lomboto
Drogheda Utd (5-3-2): Luke Dennison, Leo Burney, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Edwin Agbaje, Conor Kane, Mark Doyle, Shane Farrell, Ethan O'Brien, Thomas Oluwa, Brandon Kavanagh
Key events
- 10' · Yellow card · Conor Kane (Drogheda Utd)
- 19' · Yellow card · Wasiri Williams (Galway United)
- 30' · Yellow card · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 37' · Yellow card · Edwin Agbaje (Drogheda Utd)
- 63' · Substitution · Jago Godden for Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 67' · Substitution · Ryan Brennan for Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 67' · Substitution · Warren Davis for Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 71' · Substitution · Matty Wolfe for Jimmy Keohane (Galway United)
- 86' · Substitution · Kristopher Twardek for Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 90' · Substitution · Conor James McCormack for Aaron Bolger (Galway United)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Jago Godden (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2015: Galway United 6, draws 7, Drogheda Utd 4.
Questions
Who won Galway United vs Drogheda Utd?
Drogheda Utd won, 0-1 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 6 Feb 2026.
When and where is Galway United vs Drogheda Utd?
Fri, 6 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Drogheda Utd?
In 17 league meetings since 2015: Galway United 6 wins, 7 draws, Drogheda Utd 4 wins (goals 21-16).