The Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Drogheda United won 2.
- Drogheda United has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Derry is on a roll with consecutive victories (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
- Drogheda United could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Recently, Drogheda United has faced a series of away games on the road.
- Derry is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
- Confirmed absences for Drogheda United: Ancelin K. (Muscle Injury) Lambe O. (Knee Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Derry: Markey D. (Injury) Winchester C. (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for Derry: McClean J. (Inactive).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Drogheda United has recorded 6 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal aggregate of 22:28 (averaging 1.1:1.4 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Drogheda United against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 6 draws, and 1 loss, with 11:8 goals (averaging 1.1:0.8 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 35 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 58:35 | 23 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 60:42 | 18 | 62 |
| 3 | St. Patricks | 35 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 53:28 | 25 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 50:47 | 3 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 48:45 | 3 | 47 |
| 6 | Galway | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 46:51 | -5 | 42 |
| 7 | Dundalk | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 52:58 | -6 | 42 |
| 8 | Waterford | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 51:59 | -8 | 40 |
| 9 | Drogheda | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 42:57 | -15 | 37 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers ✔ | 35 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 26:64 | -38 | 24 |
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