In this week 14 match, on Friday May 6th, Drogheda United hosts St Patrick’s in a clash of the Premier Division. Drogheda United sits at 7th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-4 loss against Dundalk. Darragh Leahy scored the first goal for Dundalk in the 40th minute, then Darragh Leahy added another in the 51st minute. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, St Patrick’s recorded a 0-4 loss against Derry City. Matthew Smith struck first for Derry City in the 5th minute, then Jamie McGonigle added another in the 30th minute In the end, St Patrick’s couldn’t muster any offence and Derry City ran away with the shutout win. St Patrick’s should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match on Fri Apr 1st, St Patrick’s and Drogheda United battled to a 1-1 draw. Dayle Rooney scored the first goal for Drogheda United in the 18th minute, then Burns tied it up for St Patrick’s in the 76th minute squeezing out at least the one point for St Patrick’s.
Eoin Doyle has been the most prolific scorer on St Patrick’s in the last 5 matches with 2 goals. Ryan Brennan has been the most effective weapon for Drogheda United lately. The Irish midfielder has netted two goals in his last five matches.