Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United: result 2-1 and analysis
Premier DivisionRegular Season - 19Kick-off on June 3, 2024 at 04:00 PM (UTC)The Showgrounds, Sligo
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What was the result of Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United?
Sligo Rovers won 2-1 on June 3, 2024.
Goalscorers
- 18′C. MalleySligo Rovers
- 42′C. MalleySligo Rovers
- 46′J. KeaneyDrogheda United
Official lineup for Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Sligo Rovers
4-4-1-1- 34K. Barlow
- 4E. Chapman
- 18S. Radosavljević
- 27C. Malley
- 8N. Morahan
- 11F. Hartmann
- 3R. Hutchinson
- 15O. Denham
- 5Charlie John Wiggett
- 2J. Wilson
- 1E. McGinty
Drogheda United
4-2-3-1- 9F. Pierrot
- 3E. Weir
- 19R. Brennan
- 16Z. Bawa
- 26O. Gallagher
- 14M. O’Brien
- 23C. Kane
- 6J. Keaney
- 4A. Quinn
- 21L. Heeney
- 1A. Wogan
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sligo Rovers have 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats; Drogheda United have 2, 6 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | Shelbourne(away) | 2-1 | Premier Division |
| May 24, 2024 | Derry City(away) | 2-2 | Premier Division |
| May 17, 2024 | Bohemians(home) | 0-3 | Premier Division |
| May 10, 2024 | Galway United(away) | 0-0 | Premier Division |
| May 6, 2024 | St Patrick's Athl.(home) | 1-0 | Premier Division |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | Shamrock Rovers(home) | 0-2 | Premier Division |
| May 23, 2024 | Waterford(away) | 2-4 | Premier Division |
| May 17, 2024 | Galway United(home) | 2-3 | Premier Division |
| May 10, 2024 | Shelbourne(away) | 1-1 | Premier Division |
| May 6, 2024 | Dundalk(home) | 2-1 | Premier Division |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Sligo Rovers win, 3 draws, 2 Drogheda United wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | Drogheda United 3-1 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Sligo Rovers 3-1 Drogheda United | Premier Division |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Sligo Rovers 0-0 Drogheda United | Premier Division |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Drogheda United 2-2 Sligo Rovers | Premier Division |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Drogheda United 2-1 Sligo Rovers | FAI Cup |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Sligo Rovers 1-1 Drogheda United | Premier Division |
Last archived meeting: Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers on Apr 26, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Sligo Rovers score 1.1 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Drogheda United score 1.0 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Rovers | 1.1 | 1.2 | 6 | 5/15 | 8/15 |
| Drogheda United | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sligo Rovers sit 10th in Premier Division (24 points from 34 matches) and Drogheda United sit 9th (37 points from 34 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Drogheda United | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 41 | 54 | 37 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 34 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 26 | 60 | 24 |
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