Derry City 2-2 Drogheda Utd
Updated
It finished level: Derry City 2-2 Drogheda Utd in the League of Ireland (Round 8) on Fri, 20 Mar 2026 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry). Derry City goals: Michael Duffy 10', Darragh Markey 46'. Drogheda Utd goals: Mark Doyle 62', Warren Davis 64'. Expected goals: 1.12-0.31. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Michael Duffy (8).
Match report
Derry City 2-2 Drogheda Utd: match report
It finished 2-2 between Derry City and Drogheda Utd in the League of Ireland on Friday 20 March.
Michael Duffy put Derry City ahead on 10' (1-0), Darragh Markey made it 2-0 on 46', Mark Doyle pulled one back for Drogheda Utd on 62' (2-1) and Warren Davis levelled for Drogheda Utd on 64' (2-2).
Derry City had 61% of the ball, shots were 11-9 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.12-0.31. Derry City will feel they deserved more.
Michael Duffy (Derry City) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 2,846. Referee: Alan Patchell.
Match stats
| Derry City | Drogheda Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.12 | 0.31 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 12 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 316 (76%) | 152 (57%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 8 |
Lineups
Derry City (4-4-2): Eddie Beach, Barry Cotter, Jamie Stott, Alex Bannon, Brandon Fleming, Darragh Markey, Adam O'Reilly, James McClean, Michael Duffy, James Clarke, James Olayinka
Drogheda Utd (5-3-2): Luke Dennison, Leo Burney, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Edwin Agbaje, Conor Kane, Ethan O'Brien, Jago Godden, Brandon Kavanagh, Thomas Oluwa, Mark Doyle
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Michael Duffy (Derry City)
- 16' · Yellow card · Edwin Agbaje (Drogheda Utd)
- 46' · Goal · Darragh Markey (Derry City)
- 48' · Yellow card · Leo Burney (Drogheda Utd)
- 56' · Yellow card · Darragh Markey (Derry City)
- 57' · Substitution · Jason Bucknor for Leo Burney (Drogheda Utd)
- 57' · Substitution · Shane Farrell for Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 57' · Substitution · Warren Davis for Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
- 60' · Yellow card · James Clarke (Derry City)
- 62' · Goal · Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 64' · Goal · Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 71' · Substitution · Dipo Akinyemi for James McClean (Derry City)
- 71' · Substitution · Ben Doherty for Darragh Markey (Derry City)
- 71' · Substitution · Josh Thomas for James Clarke (Derry City)
- 89' · Yellow card · Jamie Stott (Derry City)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · James Bolger for Jason Bucknor (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 14, draws 13, Drogheda Utd 12.
Questions
Who won Derry City vs Drogheda Utd?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 20 Mar 2026.
When and where is Derry City vs Drogheda Utd?
Fri, 20 Mar 2026, 19:45 UTC at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry (Londonderry), League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Drogheda Utd?
In 39 league meetings since 2012: Derry City 14 wins, 13 draws, Drogheda Utd 12 wins (goals 53-41).