On 21.08.2026, witness a compelling Republic of Ireland Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athl. and Drogheda United. St Patrick's Athl. is slightly favored, but Drogheda United is ready to challenge every point. We provide a thorough breakdown of the teams, including tactical setups, key players, and recent form. Dive into our prediction for expert betting guidance.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 43/24 | 54 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 43/23 | 47 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 42/31 | 44 |
| 8 | Waterford | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 37/48 | 28 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 31/43 | 28 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 23/45 | 22 |
Key Player Statistics: Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl.
Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl. Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | 12.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | St Patrick's Athl. | 17.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | 13.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | St Patrick's Athl. | 22.08.2025 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | 13.06.2025 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | St Patrick's Athl. | 21.04.2025 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | 14.02.2025 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | 01.09.2024 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | St Patrick's Athl. | 07.06.2024 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | 03.05.2024 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAI Cup | College Corinthians | Drogheda United | 15.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Drogheda United | 07.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Shamrock Rovers | 31.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | 25.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| FAI Cup | Drogheda United | Lucan United | 17.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Drogheda United | 10.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Bohemians | 03.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Drogheda United | 26.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Shelbourne | 19.06.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | 12.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAI Cup | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 16.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | St Patrick's Athl. | 09.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Derry City | 02.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Dundalk | 24.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| FAI Cup | St Patrick's Athl. | Wexford | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Doncaster | St Patrick's Athl. | 14.07.2026 | 4-2 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | St Patrick's Athl. | 10.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Galway United | 03.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | St Patrick's Athl. | 26.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Sligo Rovers | 19.06.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Drogheda United VS St Patrick's Athl.
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl.
Bookies' predictions
Drogheda United
Betting Intelligence: Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl.
There are fixtures in the League of Ireland that simply feel loaded before a ball is even kicked. Drogheda United hosting St Patrick's Athletic is one of them — and right now, the stakes could not be more different for these two clubs.
St Pat's sit second in the Premier Division table with 47 points from 27 games. They are genuine title contenders. Drogheda are ninth, with 28 points, fighting to stay relevant in the top half. That 19-point gap tells a story, and it is not a flattering one for the home side.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record between these two is absolutely brutal for Drogheda. In their last five Premier Division meetings, St Pat's have won four and drawn one. They won both clashes already this season, 3-1 away at Drogheda in April and 2-0 at home in June. Drogheda have not beaten St Pat's in the league since June 2023. That is a long time to be on the wrong end of a rivalry.
Don't be fooled by Drogheda's recent FAI Cup win over Lucan United or that impressive away result at Dundalk. Their league form is patchy at best. They have lost four of their last seven Premier Division games and conceded 43 goals this season. Their defence leaks badly, and St Pat's are clinical enough to punish exactly that.
One surprising detail worth noting — Drogheda's most booked players, Farrell and Brennan, have accumulated 19 yellow cards between them in 46 combined appearances. That is a reckless streak that could cost the home side dearly against a mobile, pressing St Pat's attack. The cards market is absolutely worth exploring here.
St Pat's have their own vulnerabilities. They have drawn four of their last seven league games and lost to Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers recently. They are not unstoppable. But away from home at a struggling side? They know how to get the job done.
K. Leavy and Z. Elbouzedi have been pulling the strings in midfield and wide areas for St Pat's, each chipping in with three assists. If they find space against Drogheda's disciplinary-challenged backline, this could open up nicely.
My prediction is a St Patrick's Athletic win, 2-0 or 2-1. The visitors at 1.62 looks short but honest value given recent history. For the bolder bet, I fancy St Pat's to score in both halves — they have the quality and the motivation to keep pushing long after taking the lead.
Friday nights in Drogheda can be electric. But St Pat's look like a team with a title to chase, and Drogheda look like a team running out of answers. Get yourself ready for this one.
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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 | 26 | 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 | 30 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Edmondson | England | 25 | Attacker | 188 | 78 |
| B. Baggley | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 64 kg |
| A. Keena | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | 180 cm | 68 kg |
| D. Rogers | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Goalkeeper | 185 cm | 77 kg |
| T. Grivosti | England | 27 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| D. Nugent | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 72 kg |
| C. Forrester | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 69 kg |
| J. Lennon | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Elbouzedi | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | 180 cm | 70 kg |
| J. McClelland | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Breslin | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Redmond | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Boyce | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Turner | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Anang | England | 26 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 72 kg |
| R. Palmer | England | 27 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 75 kg |
| K. Leavy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Nzingo | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| J. O'Connor | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| S. Rooney | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl. match odds
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