Shamrock Rovers — Drogheda United 3:1: match report and statistics
Ireland. Premier League · 08.10.2026 19:00 · Finished
Kevin O'Sullivan (Republic of Ireland)
Score by periods
| Team | 1 | 2 | Σ |
|---|---|---|---|
Shamrock Rovers | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Drogheda United | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Match events
Match statistics
- 1.13 Expected goals (xG) 0.58
- 61% Possession 39%
- 10 Total shots 9
- 6 Shots on target 3
- 4 Big Chances 0
- 6 Corners 4
- 82 (446/544)Assists(263/342) 77
- 3 Yellow cards 0
- 1.65 xG on target (xGOT) 0.65
- 3 Shots off target 3
- 1 Shots blocked 3
- 7 Shots from inside the penalty area 5
- 3 Shots from outside the penalty area 4
- 0 Hit the woodwork 1
- 19 Touches in opposition box 11
- 2 Accurate through passes 0
- 6 Offsides 2
- 12 Free kicks 16
- 41 (24/58)Long Balls(25/62) 40
- 65 (87/134)Passes in final third(49/89) 55
- 18 (2/11)Crosses(3/15) 20
- 1.12 Expected assists (xA) 0.31
- 23 Throw-ins 27
- 16 Fouls 12
- 71 (15/21)Tackles(7/10) 70
- 54 Duels won 40
- 26 Clearances 28
- 6 Steals 8
- 0 Errors leading to shot 0
- 0 Errors leading to goal 1
- 3 Saves 4
- 0.65 xGOT faced 1.65
- -0.35 Goals prevented -1.35
- 3 Goal kicks 2
Lineups
Shamrock Rovers3-4-2-1
Drogheda United3-5-2
Starting line-up
- 1

Edward McGintyGK - 5

Lee Grace40' - 4

Roberto LopesC - 6

Daniel Cleary - 11

Jake Mulraney - 7

Dylan Watts - 8

Matthew Healy - 22

Tummise Sobowale - 10

Graham Burke1' - 29

Jack Byrne - 88

John McGovern21'42'
Substitutes
- 9

Aaron Greene61'86' - 18

Jonathan Afolabi60' - 19

Adam Brennan - 24

William Fitzgerald - 25

Lee SteacyGK - 26

John O'Reilly-O'Sullivan68' - 27

Cory O'Sullivan46'90+2' - 28

Razi Naz60' - 31

Michael Noonan
Coach

Stephen Bradley
Missing players

Cian Barrett Missing Player
Daniel Mandroiu Missing Player
Victor Ozhianvuna Missing Player
Danny Grant Missing Player
Enda Stevens Missing Player
Starting line-up
- 44

Fynn TalleyGK - 4

Andrew Quinn - 22

Conor KeeleyC - 5

Leo Burney - 2

Edwin Agbaje - 8

Ethan O'Brien - 10

Brandon Kavanagh88' - 17

Shane Farrell - 3

Conor Kane - 24

Warren Davis - 25

Ryan Markey
Substitutes
- 6

Jago Godden62' - 11

Thomas Oluwa71' - 14

Mark Doyle62' - 18

James Bolger46' - 29
Jamie Brennan - 31
Kieran Cruise - 32

Daniel Mare - 33

Sean McGrath - 36
Theo HennessyGK
Coach

Kevin Doherty
Missing players

Keegan Ancelin Missing Player
Owen Lambe Missing Player
Head-to-head
Shamrock Rovers?WLDDL
Matches played: 15
draws: 4
10 / 15
Wins
1 / 1529 / 37
Goals
8 / 3725 / 60
Yellow cards
35 / 601 / 2
Red cards
1 / 2
Drogheda United?WLWWL
Matches
Previous matches: Shamrock Rovers
Previous matches: Drogheda United
Match info
- Tournament
- Ireland. Premier League
- Season
- 2026
- Attendance
- 4,555
- Referee
Kevin O'Sullivan
Upcoming matches: Shamrock Rovers
Upcoming matches: Drogheda United
Ireland. Premier League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 52:32 | +20 | 62 | WWLDD |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athletic | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52:25 | +27 | 59 | WWWLW |
| 3 | Bohemian Dublin | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 57:38 | +19 | 59 | WWWWW |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 47:46 | +1 | 43 | WDWLL |
| 5 | Derry City | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45:42 | +3 | 41 | WDWDL |
| 6 | Dundalk | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 50:55 | -5 | 41 | LLLDW |
| 7 | Galway | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 42:48 | -6 | 38 | DLLDW |
| 8 | Waterford | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44:54 | -10 | 34 | LDDWD |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 39:54 | -15 | 34 | LLWWL |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 25:59 | -34 | 23 | LLLLD |
- Promotion - Champions League (Qualification)
- Promotion - UEFA Conference League (Qualification)
- Premier Division (Relegation. Play-off)
- Relegation - Division 1
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Markets in head-to-head
67%Goal in 1st half4 of 6
67%Over 1.54 of 6
67%Over 2.54 of 6
17%Over 3.51 of 6
67%Both teams to score4 of 6
67%Shamrock Rovers wins4 of 6
0%Drogheda United wins0 of 6
33%Draw2 of 6
Head-to-head matches: 6 · 2.33 goals per match on average.
Match profile
Assists
82% 446/544
77% 263/342
Long Balls
41% 24/58
40% 25/62
Passes in final third
65% 87/134
55% 49/89
Crosses
18% 2/11
20% 3/15
Tackles
71% 15/21
70% 7/10









