October 21st features a match where UCD will host Drogheda United in a Premier Division match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, UCD recorded a 0-2 loss against Sligo Rovers. Adam McDonnell struck first for Sligo Rovers in the 19th minute, then Adam McDonnell added another in the 55th minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed UCD couldn’t manage to score, and Sligo Rovers took the shutout win. UCD looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 8th placed Drogheda United, recorded a 1-1 draw against Shamrock Rovers. Graham Burke scored the first goal for Shamrock Rovers in the 26th minute, then Chris Lyons tied it up for Drogheda United in the 41st minute squeezing out at least the one point for Drogheda United. Drogheda United looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 4 of their last 10.
On Monday Aug 1st, Drogheda United hosted UCD at the Hunky Dorys Park in their last match together. Drogheda United and UCD battled to a 1-1 draw. Adam Foley struck first for Drogheda United in the 3rd minute, but Tom Lonergan got the equalizer for UCD in the 2nd minute of the first half’s stoppage time earning them at least the one point.
Dayle Rooney and Lyons are the top scorers for Drogheda United in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats. UCD’s most prolific scorer has been Tom Lonergan . He has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches.