Drogheda Utd 1-2 Galway United
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Galway United won: Drogheda Utd 1-2 Galway United in the Ireland, FAI Cup (Round 1/4) on Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at Head in the Game Park. Drogheda Utd goals: Brandon Kavanagh 15'. Galway United goals: Stephen Walsh 23', Lee Devitt 82'. Sent off: Mark Doyle (63'). Possession: 56%-44%.
Match report
Galway United beat Drogheda Utd 2-1
Galway United came from behind to beat Drogheda Utd 2-1 away from home at Head in the Game Park on Friday 4 September in the Ireland, FAI Cup.
Brandon Kavanagh put Drogheda Utd ahead on 15' (1-0), Stephen Walsh levelled for Galway United on 23' (1-1) and Lee Devitt restored Galway United's lead on 82' (1-2).
Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd) was sent off on 63'.
Drogheda Utd had 56%% of the ball, shots were 7-4 (2-2 on target).
Match stats
| Drogheda Utd | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Attacks | 99 | 85 |
| Free Kicks | 11 | 15 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 4 |
| Shots On Target | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Throw-Ins | 37 | 21 |
| Goal Kicks | 13 | 8 |
Key events
- 15' · Goal · Brandon Kavanagh (Drogheda Utd)
- 23' · Goal · Stephen Walsh (Galway United)
- 63' · Red card · Mark Doyle (Drogheda Utd)
- 82' · Goal · Lee Devitt (Galway United)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 2015: Drogheda Utd 4, draws 7, Galway United 6.
Questions
Who won Drogheda Utd vs Galway United?
Galway United won, 1-2 (Ireland, FAI Cup) on Fri, 4 Sept 2026.
When and where is Drogheda Utd vs Galway United?
Fri, 4 Sept 2026, 18:45 UTC at Head in the Game Park, Ireland, FAI Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda Utd and Galway United?
In 17 league meetings since 2015: Drogheda Utd 4 wins, 7 draws, Galway United 6 wins (goals 16-21).