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Derry City logo
2 - 2
Full-Time
Drogheda United logo
Premier Division
Ireland
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Premier Division
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Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City
vs
Drogheda United
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Derry City vs Drogheda United Predictions

  • Derry City have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five games, with one of the losses coming against Shelbourne (1-2).
  • Drogheda United have won one, drawn one and lost two of their four away Premier Division 2026 fixtures, scoring four goals.
  • Derry’s Michael Duffy has scored four goals in six Premier Division appearances this season, with two goals in his last five.
Lynch will look for a positive performance
Derry City and Drogheda United are level on 8 points apiece after 7 games of Premier Division 2026 and occupy sixth and eighth place respectively, with this Friday’s encounter potentially having implications at the top end of the table as well as in the race for local supremacy. Tiernan Lynch’s team has adopted a front-foot, possession-based approach since his appointment as manager in November 2024, with the team’s high pressing and attacking full backs ideally suited to the Brandywell Stadium. The Candystripes’ home record in 2026 (W2, D1, L2) shows that the approach isn’t yet clicking as well as Lynch would like it to, with the side averaging 1.80 goals per home game scored and 1.60 per home game conceded. Drogheda United’s form has slipped recently with no wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5, including back-to-back away defeats and last weekend’s 0-0 draw at home with Shamrock Rovers. Mark Doyle leads the Drogs’ scoring charts with 2 Premier Division goals in his 6 appearances to date.
Drogheda could have enough to make it close
Drogheda will look to disrupt Derry City’s high-tempo game with a patient, compact approach in which they look to punish their opponents on the counter and with set pieces. Kevin Doherty’s men have been defensively disciplined since his arrival at the end of 2021 and have shown an ability to frustrate their hosts, winning two of their last three visits to the Brandywell in all competitions. Drogheda are 5/1 outsiders for this game, which is considerably higher than the odds-on price of 11/20 for Derry City. The bookies are probably right in thinking that Derry will edge this contest, but Drogheda’s recent away record tells us that it won’t be easy for the hosts. Given the contrast between the teams’ styles, it could be a bit of a chess game in midfield with Drogheda’s selective pressing and set-piece threat likely to frustrate Derry as they seek to break their visitors down. With Drogheda’s form dipping, Lynch’s men will have to remain disciplined and patient and we’re taking over 2.5 goals at 9/10 for what should be an open, attacking match.

Betting Tips

  • Tipped at
    1.54
    1X2 - Ordinary Time
    Derry City
    Lost
    Explanation
    • Derry City averages 1.8 goals at home in Premier Division 2026, scoring 9 goals in home fixtures.
    • Drogheda United has conceded 7 goals away (1.75 per away match), showing clear vulnerability on the road.
    • Derry City has claimed both of their league wins at home this season, while Drogheda United lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
  • Tipped at
    1.82
    Both Teams To Score - Ordinary Time
    Yes
    Won
    Explanation
    • Derry City's home games have seen both teams score in 80% of matches, and they have 9 home goals so far.
    • Drogheda United concedes 1.75 goals away (7 conceded) and their away matches show both teams scoring 75% of the time.
    • Across their last five head-to-head meetings, 4 of 5 games featured goals at both ends, backing a 'yes' outcome.

Live Stats

Live Stats

  • Possession
    62
    38
  • Total Shots
    10
    9
  • Shots On Target
    4
    2
  • Shots Off Target
    3
    5
  • Corners
    6
    4
  • Yellow Cards
    3
    2
  • Red Cards
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    0
  • Free Kicks
    7
    20
  • Offsides
    3
    1
  • Fouls Committed
    17
    6
  • GK Saves
    0
    2
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Match Facts

  • Derry City vs Drogheda United – Who has the better form in the last 5 games?

    Derry City have recorded 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches. Meanwhile, Drogheda United have 1 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses over the same period.

  • Who are the top goalscorers for Derry City and Drogheda United in Premier Division 2026?

    In Premier Division 2026, Derry City's top scorer is Michael Duffy with 5 goals, while Drogheda United's leading scorer is Mark Doyle, who has netted 8 goals.

  • Who has the best defence in this Premier Division 2026 season between Derry City and Drogheda United?

    Derry City has the best defence from Premier Division 2026 with 23 Goals Conceded in 20 Matches and 5 Clean Sheets. On average, Derry City received 1.15 Goals per match played.

  • Who scored in the last Derry City vs Drogheda United match?

    In the most recent Derry City vs Drogheda United fixture, the goals were scored by Ryan Brennan.

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  • 2nd Half Goals
  • Early Goals (1'-10')
  • Late Goals (+85')
  • Penalty Goals
  • Headed Goals
  • Free Kick Goals
6
Team Logo Derry City
22 20
8
Team Logo Drogheda United
25 19

Player Statistics

Name
Michael Duffy
5 1 1 0 13 954
James Clarke
3 1 3 0 19 1314
Dipo Akinyemi
3 0 1 0 17 710
Kevin Santos
2 0 1 0 8 420
Henry Rylah
2 1 1 0 13 242

Premier Division Standings

6
The Derry City logo
Derry City
20 4 10 6 22:23 22
8
The Drogheda United logo
Drogheda United
19 5 6 8 25:32 21
Glossary
  • MP: Matches Played
  • W: Wins
  • D: Draws
  • L: Losses
  • G: Goals
  • P: Points

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