The stage is set for 01.05.2026, where Drogheda United faces Sligo Rovers in a closely contested Republic of Ireland Premier Division match. Although Drogheda United has a slight edge, the outcome is not a foregone conclusion. Dive into our prediction page for all the crucial match details before you decide to bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Galway United | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15/17 | 15 |
| 7 | Sligo Rovers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10/17 | 14 |
| 8 | Shelbourne | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 19/21 | 13 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 16/20 | 13 |
| 10 | Waterford | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 9/24 | 5 |
Key Player Statistics: Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers
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x 1 x 1 x 4 x 3Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | 19.09.2025 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Sligo Rovers | 20.06.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | 02.05.2025 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Sligo Rovers | 21.02.2025 | 3-0 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Sligo Rovers | 23.08.2024 | 7-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | 03.06.2024 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Sligo Rovers | 26.04.2024 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | 16.03.2024 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | 28.10.2023 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Drogheda United | 24.04.2026 | 3-4 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | St Patrick's Athl. | 17.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Galway United | 06.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Bohemians | 03.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Drogheda United | 20.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Shamrock Rovers | 16.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | 13.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Shelbourne | 27.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Drogheda United | 20.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Dundalk | 25.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Waterford | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Sligo Rovers | 10.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Derry City | 06.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Sligo Rovers | 03.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Shelbourne | 21.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Sligo Rovers | 16.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Shamrock Rovers | 13.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Sligo Rovers | 27.02.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Drogheda United VS Sligo Rovers
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers
There's something brewing between Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers right now, and I genuinely believe this fixture is one of the most fascinating on the Premier Division calendar this weekend. Two sides separated by just one point in the table, both desperate to climb away from the wrong end, both carrying scars from their recent meeting. This one matters.
Drogheda host this game sitting ninth, with 13 points from 12 games. Sligo sit seventh on 14 points from 13 outings. The margins are razor-thin. A win for Drogheda could flip those positions entirely.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head history between these clubs is absolutely wild. Drogheda hammered Sligo 7-0 back in August 2024. Then turned them over 3-0 just six months later. But Sligo won the most recent meeting 2-1 back in March. The pendulum swings violently in this fixture, which makes it both fascinating and tricky to predict.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Drogheda struggling. Yes, they've lost to St Pat's and Galway recently, but they grabbed a stunning 4-3 win away at Shelbourne just last week. Goals are absolutely in their DNA. Sixteen scored this season tells you that. The problem is the 20 conceded at the other end.
Sligo's defensive record is actually worse despite their slightly better league position — 17 goals against in 13 games. Both of these teams leak. Both of these teams score. That's an insight the bookmakers might be undervaluing right now.
The surprising stat that jumps out at me? Four of the last five meetings between these sides have produced three or more goals combined. The over 2.5 goals market at what will likely be short odds is still genuinely the standout value bet here. Back it with confidence.
Sligo's disciplinary record also deserves attention. J. Esua has four yellows in 12 games, and C. McHugh already has a red card this season. Drogheda's C. Keeley, S. Farrell, and L. Burney each carry four bookings too. With the intensity this fixture always generates, expect the referee to be busy. The cards market is absolutely worth exploring.
My bold prediction? Drogheda win 2-1, with the first goal arriving before the 30-minute mark. Home advantage, a point to prove after that March defeat, and a crowd that will push them forward from kick-off. B. Kavanagh, Drogheda's creative hub with two assists already, could be the man to unlock Sligo's shaky defence.
The odds of 1.96 on Drogheda represent genuine value for a home side with this much firepower and motivation. Sligo at 3.75 is tempting for braver punters given their recent back-to-back home wins — but my gut says Drogheda reclaim bragging rights tonight.
Friday night football under the lights. Two clubs fighting for their season. It doesn't get much better than this.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Kavanagh | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Attacker | 171 cm | 63 kg |
| T. Oluwa | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Attacker | 179 cm | 82 kg |
| R. Brennan | Republic of Ireland | 34 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| S. Farrell | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 177 cm | n/a |
| C. Kane | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Doyle | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | 182 cm | 71 kg |
| C. Keeley | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Dennison | USA | 29 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| E. Agbaje | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Quinn | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Cruise | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| W. Davis | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Ethan O'Brien | USA | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 77 |
| J. Bolger | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| B. Bosakani | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Bucknor | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| L. Burney | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| D. Kareem | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Godden | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| F. Talley | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sargeant | England | 28 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 67 kg |
| S. Blaney | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 190 cm | 79 kg |
| C. McHugh | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 182 | 85 |
| A. Meekison | Scotland | 24 | Attacker | 180 cm | n/a |
| C. Harkin | Northern Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Kavanagh | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| W. Fitzgerald | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | 187 cm | 73 kg |
| J. Esua | Cameroon | 29 | Defender | 173 cm | 68 kg |
| R. Brush | England | 41 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | n/a |
| R. O'Kane | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Denham | Wales | 24 | Defender | 182 cm | n/a |
| Sean Stewart | Northern Ireland | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Quirk | England | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Nolan | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Hakiki | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. McElroy | Republic of Ireland | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Patton | Republic of Ireland | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| David Jonathan | Republic of Ireland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. McDonagh | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| G. Priosti | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers match odds
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