Shamrock 4-1 Drogheda Utd
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Shamrock won: Shamrock 4-1 Drogheda Utd in the League of Ireland (Round 15) on Mon, 4 May 2026 at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Shamrock goals: John McGovern 29', Matthew Healy 35', John McGovern 58', Maleace Asamoah 66'. Drogheda Utd goals: Mark Doyle 48'. Expected goals: 2.56-1.25. Possession: 72-28. Player of the match: John McGovern (9).
Match report
Shamrock rout Drogheda Utd 4-1
Shamrock ran riot against Drogheda Utd 4-1 at Tallaght Stadium on Monday 4 May in the League of Ireland.
John McGovern put Shamrock ahead on 29' (1-0), Matthew Healy made it 2-0 on 35', Mark Doyle pulled one back for Drogheda Utd on 48' (2-1), John McGovern made it 3-1 on 58' and Maleace Asamoah made it 4-1 on 66'.
Shamrock had 72% of the ball, shots were 12-10 (10-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.56-1.25. Shamrock were the better side on chances, too.
John McGovern (Shamrock Rovers) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 4,011.
Match stats
| Shamrock | Drogheda Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 72 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.56 | 1.25 |
| Total shots | 12 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 17 |
| Big chances | 6 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 566 (89%) | 174 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total shots | 12 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 7 |
Lineups
Shamrock (3-4-2-1): Edward McGinty, Daniel Cleary, Lee Grace, Adam Matthews, Tunmise Sobowale, Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne, Maleace Asamoah, Victor Ozhianvuna, John McGovern, Aaron Greene
Drogheda Utd (4-2-3-1): Fynn Talley, Edwin Agbaje, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Conor Kane, Jago Godden, James Bolger, Jason Bucknor, Brandon Kavanagh, Kieran Cruise, Mark Doyle
Key events
- 29' · Goal · John McGovern (Shamrock)
- 35' · Goal · Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 48' · Goal · Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 58' · Goal · John McGovern (Shamrock)
- 59' · Substitution · Warren Davis for Andrew Quinn (Drogheda Utd)
- 61' · Yellow card · Adam Matthews (Shamrock)
- 66' · Goal · Maleace Asamoah (Shamrock)
- 67' · Substitution · Thomas Oluwa for Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 72' · Substitution · Dare Kareem for Kieran Cruise (Drogheda Utd)
- 72' · Substitution · Enda Stevens for Adam Matthews (Shamrock)
- 72' · Substitution · Naj Razi for Matthew Healy (Shamrock)
- 72' · Substitution · John O'Sullivan for Jack Byrne (Shamrock)
- 72' · Substitution · Jake Mulraney for Daniel Cleary (Shamrock)
- 72' · Substitution · Ben Mahon for Aaron Greene (Shamrock)
- 74' · Yellow card · Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 78' · Substitution · Leo Burney for Conor Keeley (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 2012: Shamrock 26, draws 9, Drogheda Utd 4.
Questions
Who won Shamrock vs Drogheda Utd?
Shamrock won, 4-1 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 4 May 2026.
When and where is Shamrock vs Drogheda Utd?
Mon, 4 May 2026, 16:00 UTC at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock and Drogheda Utd?
In 39 league meetings since 2012: Shamrock 26 wins, 9 draws, Drogheda Utd 4 wins (goals 74-28).