Drogheda Utd 1-2 Shelbourne
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Shelbourne won: Drogheda Utd 1-2 Shelbourne in the League of Ireland (Round 4) on Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Brandon Kavanagh 6'. Shelbourne goals: Sam Bone 47', Harry Wood 62' (pen). Expected goals: 1.52-2.63. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Harry Wood (8.7).
Match report
Shelbourne beat Drogheda Utd 2-1
Shelbourne came from behind to beat Drogheda Utd 2-1 away from home at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday 27 February in the League of Ireland.
Brandon Kavanagh put Drogheda Utd ahead on 6' (1-0), Sam Bone levelled for Shelbourne on 47' (1-1) and Harry Wood restored Shelbourne's lead from the penalty spot on 62' (1-2).
Drogheda Utd had 36% of the ball, shots were 12-17 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.52-2.63. Shelbourne were the better side on chances, too.
Harry Wood (Shelbourne) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 2,520. Referee: Robert Harvey.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.52 | 2.63 |
| Total shots | 12 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 29 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 198 (64%) | 447 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total shots | 12 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 7 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (5-3-2): Luke Dennison, James Bolger, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Edwin Agbaje, Conor Kane, Brandon Kavanagh, Shane Farrell, Ethan O'Brien, Thomas Oluwa, Mark Doyle
Shelbourne (4-2-3-1): Wessel Speel, Milan Mbeng, Sam Bone, Kameron Ledwidge, James Norris, Evan Caffrey, Kerr McInroy, Alistair Coote, Harry Wood, Will Jarvis, Seán Boyd
Key events
- 6' · Goal · Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 36' · Substitution · Seán Gannon for Milan Mbeng (Shelbourne)
- 46' · Substitution · Daniel Kelly for Evan Caffrey (Shelbourne)
- 46' · Substitution · Rodrigo Freitas for James Norris (Shelbourne)
- 47' · Goal · Sam Bone (Shelbourne)
- 56' · Substitution · Jonathan Lunney for Alistair Coote (Shelbourne)
- 60' · Yellow card · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 62' · Yellow card · Luke Dennison (Drogheda Utd)
- 62' · Goal · Harry Wood (Shelbourne)
- 64' · Substitution · Dare Kareem for Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
- 66' · Yellow card · Seán Boyd (Shelbourne)
- 67' · Yellow card · Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 69' · Substitution · Ryan Brennan for Ethan O'Brien (Drogheda Utd)
- 71' · Substitution · Jago Godden for Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 74' · Substitution · James Roche for Will Jarvis (Shelbourne)
- 77' · Yellow card · Jonathan Lunney (Shelbourne)
- 80' · Substitution · Kieran Cruise for Conor Kane (Drogheda Utd)
- 80' · Substitution · Jason Bucknor for Edwin Agbaje (Drogheda Utd)
- 82' · Yellow card · Daniel Kelly (Shelbourne)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Kerr McInroy (Shelbourne)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 10, draws 10, Shelbourne 8.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Shelbourne?
Shelbourne won, 1-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 27 Feb 2026.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Shelbourne?
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Shelbourne?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 10 wins, 10 draws, Shelbourne 8 wins (goals 41-43).