Dundalk 1-2 Drogheda Utd
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Drogheda Utd won: Dundalk 1-2 Drogheda Utd in the League of Ireland (Round 24) on Fri, 10 Jul 2026 at Oriel Park, Dundalk. Dundalk goals: Gbemi Arubi 29'. Drogheda Utd goals: Shane Farrell 73', Shane Farrell 85'. Expected goals: 1.44-1.25. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Shane Farrell (9.2).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Dundalk 2-1
Drogheda Utd came from behind to beat Dundalk 2-1 away from home at Oriel Park on Friday 10 July in the League of Ireland.
Gbemi Arubi put Dundalk ahead on 29' (1-0), Shane Farrell levelled for Drogheda Utd on 73' (1-1) and added another on 85' (1-2).
Shane Farrell's 85' strike proved decisive.
Dundalk had 60% of the ball, shots were 14-16 (4-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.44-1.25.
Shane Farrell (Drogheda United) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 2,658. Referee: Robert Harvey.
Match stats
| Dundalk | Drogheda Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.44 | 1.25 |
| Total shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 18 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 284 (72%) | 155 (58%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total shots | 14 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 10 |
Lineups
Dundalk (3-4-2-1): Enda Minogue, Mayowa Animasahun, Robert Cornwall, Bobby Burns, John Ross Wilson, Keith Buckley, Aodh Dervin, Tyreke Wilson, Daryl Horgan, Ronan Teahan, Gbemi Arubi
Drogheda Utd (3-4-1-2): Luke Dennison, Edwin Agbaje, Conor Keeley, Leo Burney, Jason Bucknor, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Brandon Kavanagh, Thomas Oluwa, Mark Doyle
Key events
- 29' · Goal · Gbemi Arubi (Dundalk)
- 45'+4 · Yellow card · Ciarán Kilduff (Dundalk)
- 46' · Substitution · James Bolger for Leo Burney (Drogheda Utd)
- 50' · Yellow card · Jason Bucknor (Drogheda Utd)
- 63' · Substitution · Shane Tracey for Keith Buckley (Dundalk)
- 63' · Substitution · Declan McDaid for Tyreke Wilson (Dundalk)
- 63' · Substitution · Trevor Clarke for John Ross Wilson (Dundalk)
- 69' · Yellow card · Trevor Clarke (Dundalk)
- 70' · Substitution · Jago Godden for Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 73' · Goal · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 76' · Substitution · Ryan Markey for Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 80' · Substitution · Harry Groome for Mayowa Animasahun (Dundalk)
- 85' · Goal · Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
35 league meetings since 2012: Dundalk 20, draws 7, Drogheda Utd 8.
Questions
Who won Dundalk vs Drogheda Utd?
Drogheda Utd won, 1-2 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 10 Jul 2026.
When and where is Dundalk vs Drogheda Utd?
Fri, 10 Jul 2026, 18:45 UTC at Oriel Park, Dundalk, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundalk and Drogheda Utd?
In 35 league meetings since 2012: Dundalk 20 wins, 7 draws, Drogheda Utd 8 wins (goals 68-34).