Mark your calendars for 10.07.2026 as Dundalk clashes with Drogheda United in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division. Anticipate a strong showing from Dundalk as they aim to assert their dominance. Follow our expert advice, check out the match details, and make your bets!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 38/19 | 41 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 37/34 | 35 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35/35 | 34 |
| 7 | Galway United | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 29/37 | 24 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 27/40 | 22 |
| 9 | Waterford | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 32/46 | 20 |
Key Player Statistics: Dundalk vs Drogheda United
Dundalk vs Drogheda United Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Dundalk | 22.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Drogheda United | 20.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Dundalk | 01.11.2024 | 0-0 |
| FAI Cup | Drogheda United | Dundalk | 19.07.2024 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Drogheda United | 12.07.2024 | 4-2 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Dundalk | 06.05.2024 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Drogheda United | 01.04.2024 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Drogheda United | 29.09.2023 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Dundalk | 23.06.2023 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Drogheda United | 28.04.2023 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Dundalk | 03.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Waterford | 26.06.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Dundalk | 19.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Dundalk | 12.06.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 29.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Dundalk | 22.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Shamrock Rovers | 15.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Bohemians | 08.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Dundalk | 04.05.2026 | 3-3 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Shelbourne | 01.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Waterford | 29.05.2026 | 3-3 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Dundalk | 22.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Drogheda United | 18.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Drogheda United | 15.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Derry City | 08.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Drogheda United | 04.05.2026 | 4-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Dundalk VS Drogheda United
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Dundalk vs Drogheda United
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Dundalk vs Drogheda United
There's something electric about a local derby, and when Dundalk host Drogheda United, you can feel it in the air long before kick-off. These two sides know each other well, perhaps too well, and that familiarity breeds exactly the kind of intensity that makes the Republic of Ireland Premier Division so compelling.
Dundalk sit fourth in the table with 35 points from 23 games. Drogheda are eighth with just 22. That gap tells a story. The home side have genuine top-four ambitions. Drogheda are fighting to stay relevant in the upper half. The stakes couldn't be more different for each dressing room.
Here's what you need to watch for: Dundalk's D. Horgan is simply the most dangerous player on the pitch. Six goals and nine assists in 21 appearances is a stunning return. He creates, he scores, he dictates tempo. If Drogheda let him find pockets of space between the lines, they will be punished.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a competitive fixture. The head-to-head record is tighter than the league table suggests, yes, but recent form tells a different tale. Dundalk have found their groove at home, beating Derry City, Shamrock Rovers, and St Patrick's Athletic on their own patch this season. Drogheda have lost four of their last five away days. That's a brutal run of form on the road.
Now here's the surprising stat that should catch your eye. Despite Drogheda's defensive frailty, conceding 40 goals in 23 games, their last two meetings with Dundalk both finished 1-1. This fixture has a habit of producing cautious, tight football regardless of the broader form book. Something about this rivalry brings out a different kind of game.
For bettors, the value isn't necessarily in the straightforward Dundalk win at 1.59, which feels short given the draw tendency in this fixture. I'd look closely at Horgan to score or assist at any point. With nine assists already, he's involved in almost everything Dundalk do. The both-teams-to-score market also deserves attention. Drogheda's M. Doyle has eight goals this season and can hurt anyone on his day.
My prediction: Dundalk 2-1. Horgan gets on the scoresheet, Dundalk's home advantage proves decisive, but Drogheda make them work for every single minute of it.
Friday nights in Oriel Park have a special kind of magic. Be there for this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. O'Keeffe | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Horgan | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 68 kg |
| B. Burns | Northern Ireland | 26 | Defender | 173 cm | 72 kg |
| D. Mullen | Scotland | 31 | Attacker | 176 cm | 70 kg |
| D. McDaid | Scotland | 30 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| T. Clarke | Republic of Ireland | 28 | 175 cm | 64 kg | |
| R. Cornwall | Republic of Ireland | 31 | Defender | 185 cm | 86 kg |
| K. Buckley | Republic of Ireland | 34 | Midfielder | 177 cm | n/a |
| C. Kearns | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Goalkeeper | 188 | n/a |
| A. Dervin | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Wilson | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Minogue | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| H. Groome | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Arubi | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Attacker | 183 cm | n/a |
| H. Warren | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Kenny | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Sean Spaight | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Wilson | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| V. Leonard | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| R. Teahan | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| 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 | 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 |
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