Shelbourne 1-2 Drogheda Utd
Updated
Drogheda Utd won: Shelbourne 1-2 Drogheda Utd in the League of Ireland (Round 30) on Mon, 14 Sept 2026 at Tolka Park, Dublin. Shelbourne goals: Daniel Kelly 22'. Drogheda Utd goals: Warren Davis 40', Leo Burney 57'. Expected goals: 1.32-1.32. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Warren Davis (8.1).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Shelbourne 2-1
Drogheda Utd came from behind to beat Shelbourne 2-1 away from home at Tolka Park on Monday 14 September in the League of Ireland.
Daniel Kelly put Shelbourne ahead on 22' (1-0), Warren Davis levelled for Drogheda Utd on 40' (1-1) and Leo Burney restored Drogheda Utd's lead on 57' (1-2).
Shelbourne had 66% of the ball, shots were 21-10 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.32-1.32.
Warren Davis (Drogheda United) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 3,866. Referee: Aaron O'Dowd.
Match stats
| Shelbourne | Drogheda Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.32 | 1.32 |
| Total shots | 21 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 17 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 393 (81%) | 168 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total shots | 21 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 7 |
Lineups
Shelbourne (4-2-3-1): Eddie Beach, Milan Mbeng, Odhrán Casey, Kameron Ledwidge, James Norris, Jack Henry-Francis, Kerr McInroy, Sean Moore, Evan Caffrey, Daniel Kelly, Seán Boyd
Drogheda Utd (3-5-2): Luke Dennison, Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, Leo Burney, Edwin Agbaje, Alfie Bates, Brandon Kavanagh, Ethan O'Brien, Conor Kane, Warren Davis, Thomas Oluwa
Key events
- 10' · Substitution · Rodrigo Freitas for Seán Boyd (Shelbourne)
- 22' · Goal · Daniel Kelly (Shelbourne)
- 40' · Goal · Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 44' · Yellow card · Kerr McInroy (Shelbourne)
- 57' · Goal · Leo Burney (Drogheda Utd)
- 61' · Substitution · Alistair Coote for Evan Caffrey (Shelbourne)
- 61' · Substitution · Ademipo Odubeko for Rodrigo Freitas (Shelbourne)
- 68' · Substitution · Shane Farrell for Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 68' · Substitution · Mark Doyle for Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
- 68' · Yellow card · Alfie Bates (Drogheda Utd)
- 69' · Substitution · Will Jarvis for Sean Moore (Shelbourne)
- 79' · Substitution · Ryan Markey for Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 80' · Yellow card · Alistair Coote (Shelbourne)
- 83' · Yellow card · Will Jarvis (Shelbourne)
- 89' · Substitution · Ryan Brennan for Alfie Bates (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2012: Shelbourne 8, draws 10, Drogheda Utd 10.
Questions
Who won Shelbourne vs Drogheda Utd?
Drogheda Utd won, 1-2 (League of Ireland) on Mon, 14 Sept 2026.
When and where is Shelbourne vs Drogheda Utd?
Mon, 14 Sept 2026, 18:45 UTC at Tolka Park, Dublin, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Shelbourne and Drogheda Utd?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Shelbourne 8 wins, 10 draws, Drogheda Utd 10 wins (goals 43-41).