Drogheda go into this game following a 2-1 win at home to Shelbourne on Monday evening.
Luke Dennison was called into action early on, producing a superb stop from close range to deny Mipo Odubeko before Kevin Doherty’s side took the lead after 27 minutes.
A loose backpass from JJ Lunney allowed Dare Kareem to gather the ball, before cutting inside and firing a superb strike past Wessel Speel in the Shelbourne goal.
Drogheda doubled their lead in the 65th minute, moments after Shelbourne had made a triple substitution. Luke Dennison sent a free kick long, Conor Keeley headed the ball into the path of Andrew Quinn who saw his effort diverted into his own net by Evan Caffrey.
Shelbourne got a goal back through Harry Wood in the 90th minute after a scramble in the box, but Drogheda saw the game out to claim the three points.
The games between Drogheda and Derry this season in the league have resulted in a win for either side in the Brandywell, and a 1-1 draw in Sullivan & Lambe Park.
The most recent game between the sides saw Drogheda win 3-0 on penalties in the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
In team news, Elicha Ahui (knee) remains ruled out through injury.
Referee: Rob Harvey
Assistants: Robert Clarke, Wayne McDonnell
Fourth Official: Mark Houlihan
2025 Squad – Top All Time Competitive Appearances in all Competitions:
Ryan Brennan – 244 apps (30 goals)
Conor Kane – 224 apps (2 goals)
Luke Heeney – 194 apps (3 goals)
Darragh Markey – 175 apps (13 goals)
Andrew Quinn – 102 apps (6 goals)
Drogheda United Last 5 Competitive Results:
League – 22/9/25 – Drogheda United 2-1 Shelbourne (Dare Kareem, Evan Caffrey OG)
League – 19/9/25 – Sligo Rovers 1-1 Drogheda United (Paul Doyle penalty)
FAI Cup – 12/9/25 – Drogheda United 1-1 Shamrock Rovers (Rovers win 5-4 on penalties)
LSC – 5/9/25 – St. Patrick’s Athletic 2-0 Drogheda United
League – 31/8/25 – Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Drogheda United (Conor Keeley)
