Drogheda United return to action on Friday evening, facing St. Patrick’s Athletic in the first game after the mid-season break.
The Boynesiders head into this game following a 3-3 draw against Waterford a fortnight ago.
Waterford scored in the first minute through Tommy Lonergan after a mix up at the back before Kevin Long made it 2-0 twenty minutes later.
Mark Doyle got a goal back on 27 minutes, heading Brandon Kavanagh’s free kick past McMullan.
A superb strike from Shane Farrell brought the game level on 58 minutes before Ryan Brennan’s diving header made it 3-2 with twenty minutes to play.
However, Waterford found an equaliser late on as Benny Couto fired past Talley from distance.
St Patrick’s Athletic have won both games against Drogheda so far this season, winning 4-1 at Richmond Park in March and 3-1 at Sullivan & Lambe Park a month later in April.
In team news, Owen Lambe and Warren Davis remain sidelined through injury, while Scott Brady, Bridel Bosakani, James Bolger, Conor Keeley and Jason Bucknor are doubtful as they continue their recovery from injury.
Referee: Lucas Keating
Assistants: Allen Lynch, Ciaran O’Reilly
Fourth Official: Paul McLaughlin
2026 Squad – Top Five All Time Competitive Appearances in All Competitions
Ryan Brennan – 263 apps (33 goals)
Conor Kane – 250 apps (2 goals)
Mark Doyle – 164 apps (58 goals)
Andrew Quinn – 128 apps (6 goals)
Warren Davis – 112 apps (15 goals)
Last Five Results
League: Drogheda United 3-3 Waterford (Mark Doyle, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan)
League: Drogheda United 1-1 Dundalk (Leo Burney)
League: Waterford 2-1 Drogheda United (Mark Doyle)
League: Bohemians 2-1 Drogheda United (Thomas Oluwa)
League: Drogheda United 1-0 Derry City (Ryan Brennan)
2026 Goalscorers (Total / League / LSC)
Mark Doyle (8 / 8 / 0)
Warren Davis (3 / 3 / 0)
Brandon Kavanagh (3 / 2 / 1)
Shane Farrell (3 / 2 / 1)
Ryan Brennan (3 / 2 / 1)
Jago Godden (2 / 2 / 0)
Conor Keeley (2 / 2 / 0)
Thomas Oluwa (2 / 2 / 0)
Edwin Agbaje (1 / 1 / 0)
Leo Burney (1 / 1 / 0)
Kieran Cruise (1 / 0 / 1)
Jason Bucknor (1 / 0 / 1)
Cian O’Connor (1 / 0 / 1)
