In this 11th week match, on Monday Apr 18th, Drogheda United will play host to Derry City in a clash of the Premier Division. Drogheda United sits at 8th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Bohemians. Dawson Devoy scored the first goal for Bohemians in the 6th minute from the penalty spot, then Dean Williams tied it up for Drogheda United in the 88th minute from the penalty spot earning them at least the one point. Drogheda United looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 1st placed Derry City, recorded a 2-1 win against Finn Harps. Cameron McJannett struck first for Derry City in the 23rd minute, then William Patching added another in the 88th minute. Derry City is on a hot streak lately, having won 7 of their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, in Brandywell Stadium, Derry City was victorious by a score of 2 to 0. Jamie McGonigle scored the first goal for Derry City in the 3rd minute, then McGonigle added another in the 64th minute In the end, Drogheda United was frustrated by Derry City’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Derry City ended the match with the shutout victory.
Derry City is fortunate enough to have William Patching in top form. In the last five matches the midfielder has scored four goals. Drogheda United’s most prolific scorer has been Dean Williams. The Irish attacker has netted 2 goals over the last five matches.