Waterford FC 2-1 Drogheda Utd
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Waterford FC won: Waterford FC 2-1 Drogheda Utd in the League of Ireland (Round 11) on Mon, 18 May 2026 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford. Waterford FC goals: Tom Lonergan 35', Tom Lonergan 90'+5 (pen). Drogheda Utd goals: Mark Doyle 6'. Expected goals: 1.71-1.40. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Tom Lonergan (9.1).
Match report
Waterford FC beat Drogheda Utd 2-1
Waterford FC came from behind to beat Drogheda Utd 2-1 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Monday 18 May in the League of Ireland.
Mark Doyle put Drogheda Utd ahead on 6' (0-1), Tom Lonergan levelled for Waterford FC on 35' (1-1) and added another from the penalty spot on 90+5' (2-1).
Tom Lonergan's 90+5' strike proved decisive.
Waterford FC had 47% of the ball, shots were 12-11 (3-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.71-1.40.
Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 1,322. Referee: Neil Doyle.
Match stats
| Waterford FC | Drogheda Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.71 | 1.40 |
| Total shots | 12 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 15 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 110 (48%) | 142 (55%) |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 12 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 7 |
Lineups
Waterford FC (5-3-2): Stephen McMullan, Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Will Johnson, Benny Couto, Conan Noonan, Luke Heeney, Dean McMenamy, Pádraig Amond, Tom Lonergan
Drogheda Utd (4-2-3-1): Fynn Talley, Edwin Agbaje, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Conor Kane, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Warren Davis, Brandon Kavanagh, Thomas Oluwa, Mark Doyle
Key events
- 6' · Goal · Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 35' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 41' · Yellow card · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 42' · Yellow card · Luke Heeney (Waterford FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Leo Burney for Andrew Quinn (Drogheda Utd)
- 50' · Yellow card · Will Johnson (Waterford FC)
- 54' · Substitution · Kieran Cruise for Conor Keeley (Drogheda Utd)
- 56' · Yellow card · Hayden Cann (Waterford FC)
- 63' · Yellow card · Kevin Long (Waterford FC)
- 64' · Substitution · Jørgen Voilås for Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 67' · Substitution · Jago Godden for Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 75' · Substitution · Jordan Faria for Luke Heeney (Waterford FC)
- 78' · Yellow card · Dean McMenamy (Waterford FC)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2021: Waterford FC 6, draws 4, Drogheda Utd 5.
Questions
Who won Waterford FC vs Drogheda Utd?
Waterford FC won, 2-1 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 18 May 2026.
When and where is Waterford FC vs Drogheda Utd?
Mon, 18 May 2026, 18:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford FC and Drogheda Utd?
In 15 league meetings since 2021: Waterford FC 6 wins, 4 draws, Drogheda Utd 5 wins (goals 20-24).