Drogheda Utd 2-0 Waterford FC
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Drogheda Utd won: Drogheda Utd 2-0 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 2) on Fri, 13 Feb 2026 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Shane Farrell 3', Mark Doyle 10'. Expected goals: 1.29-0.85. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Mark Doyle (8.2).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Waterford FC 2-0
Drogheda Utd saw off Waterford FC 2-0 at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday 13 February in the League of Ireland.
Shane Farrell put Drogheda Utd ahead on 3' (1-0) and Mark Doyle made it 2-0 on 10'.
Drogheda Utd had 40% of the ball, shots were 14-19 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.29-0.85.
Mark Doyle (Drogheda United) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 2,103. Referee: Aaron O'Dowd.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.29 | 0.85 |
| Total shots | 14 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 35 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 172 (65%) | 255 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 11 |
| Total shots | 14 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 10 |
Lineups
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
Waterford FC (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan, Luke Heeney, John Mahon, Hayden Cann, Benny Couto, Conan Noonan, Conor Carty, Evan McLaughlin, Sam Glenfield, Tom Lonergan, Pádraig Amond
Key events
- 3' · Goal · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 10' · Goal · Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 19' · Yellow card · Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 27' · Yellow card · Leo Burney (Drogheda Utd)
- 56' · Substitution · James Bolger for Leo Burney (Drogheda Utd)
- 63' · Substitution · Jørgen Voilås for Conor Carty (Waterford FC)
- 64' · Yellow card · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 65' · Substitution · Jago Godden for Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 66' · Yellow card · Conor Keeley (Drogheda Utd)
- 68' · Substitution · Cian Barrett for Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 68' · Substitution · Trae Coyle for Evan McLaughlin (Waterford FC)
- 78' · Substitution · Dare Kareem for Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
- 85' · Yellow card · Edwin Agbaje (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2021: Drogheda Utd 5, draws 4, Waterford FC 6.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Waterford FC?
Drogheda Utd won, 2-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 13 Feb 2026.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Waterford FC?
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 20:00 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Waterford FC?
In 15 league meetings since 2021: Drogheda Utd 5 wins, 4 draws, Waterford FC 6 wins (goals 24-20).