On the 16th of October, Drogheda United hosts Shamrock Rovers in a meeting of these two Premier Division teams. Drogheda United sits at 8th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Bohemians. Dayle Rooney struck first for Drogheda United in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring At the end of 90 a dissapointed Bohemians couldn’t manage to score, and Drogheda United took the shutout win. Drogheda United looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Shamrock Rovers recorded a 3-2 win against Shelbourne. Shane Farrell struck first for Shelbourne in the 14th minute, then Daniel Cleary got the equalizer for Shamrock Rovers in the 26th minute on a feed from Jack Byrne Finally they completed the comback victory in the 95th minute on a goal by Rory Gaffney to cap off a wild match. Shamrock Rovers should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 21 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, in Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United battled to a 1-1 draw. Aidomo Emakhu struck first for Shamrock Rovers in the 79th minute on a feed from Kavanagh, then E. Weir tied it up for Drogheda United in the 87th minute earning Drogheda United at least a draw.
Shamrock Rovers is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Neil Farrugia and Daniel Cleary each having 3 goals in their last 5.