Drogheda Utd 2-0 Derry City
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Drogheda Utd won: Drogheda Utd 2-0 Derry City in the League of Ireland (Round 34) on Fri, 16 Oct 2026 at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda. Drogheda Utd goals: Brandon Kavanagh 7', Mark Doyle 83'. Expected goals: 0.88-1.32. Possession: 21-79. Player of the match: Patrick McClean (8.1).
Match report
Drogheda Utd beat Derry City 2-0
Drogheda Utd saw off Derry City 2-0 at Sullivan & Lambe Park on Friday 16 October in the League of Ireland.
Brandon Kavanagh put Drogheda Utd ahead on 7' (1-0) and Mark Doyle made it 2-0 on 83'.
Drogheda Utd had 21% of the ball, shots were 4-30 (2-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.88-1.32. Derry City created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Patrick McClean (Derry City) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 2,026. Referee: Lucas Keating.
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 21 | 79 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.88 | 1.32 |
| Total shots | 4 | 30 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 7 | 24 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 76 (46%) | 514 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 11 |
| Total shots | 4 | 30 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 1 | 9 |
Lineups
Drogheda Utd (3-4-2-1): Fynn Talley, Leo Burney, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Edwin Agbaje, Shane Farrell, Brandon Kavanagh, Ethan O'Brien, Conor Kane, Thomas Oluwa, Warren Davis
Derry City (3-4-2-1): Tom Norcott, Cameron Dummigan, Jamie Stott, Patrick McClean, Brandon Fleming, Conor Barr, Nick Twisk, Ellis Chapman, Kévin Santos, Tyler Smith, Michael Duffy
Key events
- 7' · Goal · Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 23' · Yellow card · Nick Twisk (Derry City)
- 62' · Yellow card · Edwin Agbaje (Drogheda Utd)
- 62' · Yellow card · Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
- 63' · Substitution · Darragh Burns for Kévin Santos (Derry City)
- 63' · Substitution · James Clarke for Tyler Smith (Derry City)
- 69' · Substitution · Mark Doyle for Thomas Oluwa (Drogheda Utd)
- 69' · Substitution · Alfie Bates for Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 75' · Substitution · Gavin Whyte for Conor Barr (Derry City)
- 77' · Substitution · Jago Godden for Shane Farrell (Drogheda Utd)
- 79' · Yellow card · Jamie Stott (Derry City)
- 83' · Goal · Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 87' · Substitution · Keegan Ancelin for Warren Davis (Drogheda Utd)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Jago Godden (Drogheda Utd)
All-time head-to-head
38 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 11, draws 13, Derry City 14.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Derry City?
Drogheda Utd won, 2-0 (League of Ireland) on Fri, 16 Oct 2026.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Derry City?
Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 18:45 UTC at Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda, League of Ireland.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Derry City?
In 38 league meetings since 2012: Drogheda Utd 11 wins, 13 draws, Derry City 14 wins (goals 39-53).