Sep 30th features a match where Dundalk and Drogheda United will play a match in Dundalk in a meeting of these two Premier Division teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 12 degrees, which is great football weather. Dundalk is fresh off their 2-3 loss against UCD. Keith Ward struck first for Dundalk in the 39th minute, then Tom Lonergan tied it up for UCD in the 51st minute But luckily in the 87th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Tom Lonergan. Dundalk is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while drogheda United sits at 8th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-2 loss against St Patrick’s. Mark Doyle struck first for St Patrick’s in the 70th minute, then Forrester added another in the 5th minute of the second half’s stoppage time on a penalty In the end, Drogheda United couldn’t muster any offence and St Patrick’s ran away with the shutout win. Drogheda United looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches.
On the 8th of July, Drogheda United hosted Dundalk in their last match together. Drogheda United was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Dean Williams struck first for Drogheda United in the 1st minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Dundalk couldn’t muster any offence and Drogheda United ran away with the shutout win.
Drogheda United is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Ryan Brennan and Dayle Rooney each having 2 goals in their last five. Tadhg Ryan and Steven Bradley are the top scorers for Dundalk in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats.