Drogheda Utd 1-0 Sligo Rovers
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Drogheda Utd won: Drogheda Utd 1-0 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 14) on Fri, 1 May 2026 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Mark Doyle 14'. Expected goals: 1.71-0.34. Possession: 32-68. Player of the match: Mark Doyle (8).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Sligo Rovers 1-0
Drogheda Utd narrowly beat Sligo Rovers 1-0 at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday 1 May in the League of Ireland.
Mark Doyle put Drogheda Utd ahead on 14' (1-0).
Drogheda Utd had 32% of the ball, shots were 12-12 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.71-0.34. Drogheda Utd were the better side on chances, too.
Mark Doyle (Drogheda United) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 1,811. Referee: Kevin O'Sullivan.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 32 | 68 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.71 | 0.34 |
| Total shots | 12 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 17 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 117 (48%) | 377 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 7 |
| Total shots | 12 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 7 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (4-2-3-1): Fynn Talley, Edwin Agbaje, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Conor Kane, Ryan Brennan, Shane Farrell, Warren Davis, Brandon Kavanagh, Thomas Oluwa, Mark Doyle
Sligo Rovers (4-3-3): Sam Sargeant, Sean McHale, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Sean Stewart, Archie Meekison, James McManus, Carl McHugh, Daire Patton, Cian Kavanagh, William Fitzgerald
Key events
- 14' · Goal · Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 44' · Yellow card · Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
- 61' · Substitution · Jago Godden for Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 71' · Substitution · Kieran Cruise for Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 75' · Substitution · Alex Nolan for Sean Stewart (Sligo Rovers)
- 81' · Substitution · Jason Bucknor for Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 82' · Substitution · Maï Traoré for Daire Patton (Sligo Rovers)
- 86' · Yellow card · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 11, draws 15, Sligo Rovers 13.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Sligo Rovers?
Drogheda Utd won, 1-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 1 May 2026.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 1 May 2026, 18:45 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Sligo Rovers?
In 39 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 11 wins, 15 draws, Sligo Rovers 13 wins (goals 51-55).