Drogheda Utd 3-3 Waterford FC
Updated
It finished level: Drogheda Utd 3-3 Waterford FC in the League of Ireland (Round 19) on Fri, 29 May 2026 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Mark Doyle 27', Shane Farrell 58', Ryan Brennan 69'. Waterford FC goals: Tom Lonergan 1', Kevin Long 21', Benny Couto 86'. Expected goals: 0.80-1.34. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Conan Noonan (8.1).
Match report
Drogheda Utd 3-3 Waterford FC: match report
It finished 3-3 between Drogheda Utd and Waterford FC in the League of Ireland on Friday 29 May.
Tom Lonergan put Waterford FC ahead on 1' (0-1), Kevin Long made it 0-2 on 21', Mark Doyle pulled one back for Drogheda Utd on 27' (1-2), Shane Farrell levelled for Drogheda Utd on 58' (2-2), Ryan Brennan restored Drogheda Utd's lead on 69' (3-2) and Benny Couto levelled for Waterford FC on 86' (3-3).
Drogheda Utd had 55% of the ball, shots were 13-17 (4-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.80-1.34.
Conan Noonan (Waterford FC) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 1,932.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Waterford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.80 | 1.34 |
| Total shots | 13 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 42 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 206 (63%) | 119 (45%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 13 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 10 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (4-2-3-1): Fynn Talley, Edwin Agbaje, Leo Burney, Andrew Quinn, Conor Kane, Ethan O'Brien, Ryan Brennan, Shane Farrell, Brandon Kavanagh, Mark Doyle, Thomas Oluwa
Waterford FC (5-3-2): Stephen McMullan, Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Sam Glenfield, Benny Couto, Conan Noonan, Dean McMenamy, Will Johnson, Tom Lonergan, Pádraig Amond
Key events
- 1' · Goal · Tom Lonergan (Waterford FC)
- 21' · Goal · Kevin Long (Waterford FC)
- 27' · Goal · Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 50' · Yellow card · Benny Couto (Waterford FC)
- 58' · Goal · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 67' · Substitution · Jago Godden for Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
- 69' · Goal · Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
- 76' · Yellow card · Jago Godden (Drogheda Utd)
- 77' · Yellow card · Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 81' · Yellow card · John Mahon (Waterford FC)
- 83' · Substitution · Trae Coyle for Conan Noonan (Waterford FC)
- 83' · Substitution · Dare Kareem for Ethan O'Brien (Drogheda Utd)
- 83' · Yellow card · Leo Burney (Drogheda Utd)
- 84' · Substitution · Cian Barrett for Sam Glenfield (Waterford FC)
- 86' · Goal · Benny Couto (Waterford FC)
- 89' · Yellow card · Will Johnson (Waterford FC)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Ryan Brennan (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2021: Drogheda Utd 5, draws 4, Waterford FC 6.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Waterford FC?
The match was a draw, 3-3 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 29 May 2026.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Waterford FC?
Fri, 29 May 2026, 18:45 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Waterford FC?
In 15 league meetings since 2021: Drogheda Utd 5 wins, 4 draws, Waterford FC 6 wins (goals 24-20).