Drogheda United vs Derry City: result 0-2 and analysis
FAI Cup2nd RoundKick-off on August 29, 2020 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda
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What was the result of Drogheda United vs Derry City?
Derry City won 0-2 on August 29, 2020.
Goalscorers
- 89′C. HarkinDerry City
- 90′S. MallonDerry City
Official lineup for Drogheda United vs Derry City
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Drogheda United
- MM. Doyle
- BBrandon Bermingham
- CC. Kane
- MMark Hughes
- JJake Hyland
- RRichard O’Farrell
- DDerek Prendergast
- HH. Douglas
- JJack Tuite
- JJ. Brown
- RRoss Anthony Treacy
Derry City
- JJ. Akintunde
- IIbrahim Meité
- AAdam James Hammill
- CC. McCormack
- JJ. Thomson
- JJ. Dunwoody
- CC. Coll
- DD. Cole
- EE. Toal
- CC. McJannet
- PP. Cherrie
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Drogheda United have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Derry City have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2020 | Wexford(away) | 3-0 | First Division |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Galway United(home) | 1-0 | First Division |
| Aug 14, 2020 | Athlone Town(away) | 3-3 | First Division |
| Aug 7, 2020 | Bray Wanderers(home) | 3-1 | First Division |
| Aug 2, 2020 | Shamrock Rovers II(away) | 2-2 | First Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2020 | FK Trakai(away) | 2-3 | UEFA Europa League |
| Aug 21, 2020 | Cork City(home) | 3-1 | Premier Division |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Shelbourne(away) | 1-1 | Premier Division |
| Aug 9, 2020 | Shamrock Rovers(home) | 1-2 | Premier Division |
| Aug 3, 2020 | St Patrick's Athl.(away) | 2-0 | Premier Division |
How many goals should we expect?
Drogheda United score 2.3 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Derry City score 1.6 and concede 1.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drogheda United | 2.3 | 1.4 | 5 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
| Derry City | 1.6 | 1.2 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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