Drogheda Utd 2-0 Sligo Rovers
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Drogheda Utd won: Drogheda Utd 2-0 Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland (Round 31) on Fri, 11 Sept 2026 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Warren Davis 38', Edwin Agbaje 45'+3. Expected goals: 1.42-1.22. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Edwin Agbaje (8.7).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Sligo Rovers 2-0
Drogheda Utd got the better of Sligo Rovers 2-0 at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday 11 September in the League of Ireland.
Warren Davis put Drogheda Utd ahead on 38' (1-0) and Edwin Agbaje made it 2-0 on 45+3'.
Drogheda Utd had 40% of the ball, shots were 16-11 (7-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.42-1.22.
Edwin Agbaje (Drogheda United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 2,145. Referee: Paul Norton.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.42 | 1.22 |
| Total shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 162 (58%) | 285 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 7 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (3-5-2): Luke Dennison, Leo Burney, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Edwin Agbaje, Ethan O'Brien, Brandon Kavanagh, Alfie Bates, Conor Kane, Thomas Oluwa, Warren Davis
Sligo Rovers (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant, Carl McHugh, Oliver Denham, Gareth McElroy, Sean Stewart, Luke Young, Sebastian Quirk, Kaiyne Woolery, Trey George, Jack Shorrock, Luke Pearce
Key events
- 14' · Yellow card · Carl McHugh (Sligo Rovers)
- 38' · Goal · Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 39' · Substitution · James McManus for Jack Shorrock (Sligo Rovers)
- 43' · Substitution · Archie Meekison for Trey George (Sligo Rovers)
- 45'+3 · Goal · Edwin Agbaje (Drogheda Utd)
- 46' · Substitution · Cian Kavanagh for Luke Pearce (Sligo Rovers)
- 63' · Yellow card · Sebastian Quirk (Sligo Rovers)
- 67' · Substitution · Reuben Gillespie for Sebastian Quirk (Sligo Rovers)
- 79' · Substitution · Ryan Brennan for Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 81' · Substitution · Ryan Markey for Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 87' · Substitution · Kieran Cruise for Edwin Agbaje (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, 2-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 11 Sept 2026.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Sligo Rovers?
Fri, 11 Sept 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).