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Drogheda United will arrive at Oriel Park on Friday for the Premier Division fixture with hosts Dundalk.
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Dundalk will be hoping for a better result following the 2-1 Premier Division loss in their previous game against Shelbourne.
The only scorer from Dundalk was John Ross Wilson (4'). Daniel Kelly (39') and Harry Wood (41') scored for Shelbourne.
Dundalk have not been the best at stopping their opponents recently, although they have also managed to score goals themselves. Over their last 6 matches, Dundalk have been punished defensively in 5 of them in addition to managing to get on the scoresheet in 6 of those games. Such a trend might not be carried forward here, of course.
Their past results show that Dundalk:
Following on from a loss in their previous game against Bohemian FC in Premier Division competition, Drogheda United will be hoping to turn things around here.
The only scorer from Drogheda United was Mark Doyle (16' Own goal). Douglas James-Taylor (78') scored for Bohemian FC.
The numbers tell their own story, and Drogheda United have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 games, with opponents netting 12 goals in total. Defensively, Drogheda United seem to have a bit of a soft underbelly.
Taking a look at their past results, Drogheda United:
An examination of their prior head to head meetings stretching back to 06/05/2024 tells us that Dundalk have won 1 of them & Drogheda United 2, with the tally of drawn games standing at 3.
A combined total of 16 goals were yielded between them in these games, with 8 of them from The Lilywhites and 8 created by The Drogs. That’s an average goals per game figure of 2.67.
The last league contest featuring these clubs was Premier Division match day 18 on 22/05/2026 when it finished Drogheda United 1-1 Dundalk.
On that occasion, Drogheda United managed 45% possession and 8 shots at goal with 2 of them on target. Their only player to score was Leo Burney (57').
Dundalk got 14 shots at goal with 6 of them on target. Gbemi Arubi (18') was the scorer.
The match was refereed by Robert Hennessy.
It looks as if The Lilywhites will probably kick off with a 4-2-3-1 system this time featuring Enda Minogue, John Ross Wilson, Rob Cornwall, Bobby Burns, Tyreke Wilson, Keith Buckley, Aodh Dervin, Eoin Kenny, Ronan Teahan, Daryl Horgan and Gbemi Arubi.
We’re of the thinking that The Drogs might elect for a 4-2-3-1 system, starting the game with Luke Dennison, Edwin Agbaje, Conor Keeley, Leo Burney, Conor Kane, Ethan O'Brien, Ryan Brennan, Jason Bucknor, Brandon Kavanagh, Thomas Oluwa and Mark Doyle.
It seems to us that Drogheda United will have to play really well to score against a Dundalk side who look set to create many chances to win well.
We are anticipating a very comprehensive 3-0 winning scoreline for Dundalk by the conclusion of the match.
Checking the latest betting odds for this match in the WDW market, the win for Dundalk is best priced at 1.6, a bet on a draw is 3.9 and staking on victory for Drogheda United comes in at 4.75. They are the top market prices offered at the moment.
Lucas Pereira, 01:00 06/07/2026
🏟️ Team Focus:
Dundalk
Formed: 1903
Stadium: Oriel Park (4,500)
Captain: Daryl Horgan
Chairman: Chris Clinton
Manager: Ciarán Kilduff
Competitions: Premier Division position 4, FAI Cup (Second Round)
🔑 Star Player: Gbemi Arubi
Customarily taking to the field in the Right Wing position, Gbemi Arubi was born in Rep. Ireland. After having made a senior debut playing for Shelbourne in the 2023 season, the gifted Forward has bagged 6 league goals in the Premier Division 2026 campaign so far coming from a total of 22 appearances.
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
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| 1 |
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25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 50 | LWDWW |
| 2 |
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25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 43 | LLWWW |
| 3 |
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23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 41 | LWWLW |
| 4 |
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23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 35 | WWWLL |
| 5 |
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24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 34 | WDLDW |
| 6 |
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25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 29 | WLDWL |
| 7 |
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22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | -8 | 24 | DLWLL |
| 8 |
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23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | -13 | 22 | DLDLL |
| 9 |
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23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -14 | 20 | DWLWW |
| 10 |
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23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -19 | 20 | LLLDL |
| Shelbourne |
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Dundalk |
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Waterford |
| Bohemian FC |
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Dundalk |
| Galway United |
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Derry City |
| Drogheda United |
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Bohemian FC |
| Derry City |
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Drogheda United |
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Shelbourne |
| St. Patrick's Athletic |
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Drogheda United |
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Waterford |
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Dundalk |
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Waterford |
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Derry City |
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Shamrock Rovers |
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Bohemian FC |
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Shelbourne |
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Galway United |
| Derry City |
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Drogheda United |
| St. Patrick's Athletic |
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| Waterford |
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| Bohemian FC |
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Drogheda United |
| Shamrock Rovers |
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Drogheda United |
| Shelbourne |
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Drogheda United |
| Goals scored | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded | 1.2 |
| Time first goal scored | 48 |
| Time first goal conceded | 51 |
| Yellow cards | 2.5 |
| Red cards | 0.4 |
| Subs used | 3.8 |
| Biggest victory | 5-0 |
| Biggest defeat | 3-1 |
| Goals scored | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded | 2.2 |
| Time first goal scored | 56 |
| Time first goal conceded | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 1.9 |
| Red cards | 0 |
| Subs used | 4.1 |
| Biggest victory | 4-3 |
| Biggest defeat | 4-1 |
| Gbemi Arubi | 6 |
| Daryl Horgan | 6 |
| Eoin Kenny | 5 |
| Tyreke Wilson | 4 |
| Declan McDaid | 3 |
| Mark Doyle | 9 |
| Warren Davis | 3 |
| Thomas Oluwa | 3 |
| Ryan Brennan | 2 |
| Shane Farrell | 2 |
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Drogheda United |
| St. Mochta's |
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| St. Patrick's Athletic |
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Dundalk |
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Sligo Rovers |
| Shamrock Rovers |
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Dundalk |
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Galway United |
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Dundalk |
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St. Patrick's Athletic |
| Waterford |
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Dundalk |
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Shelbourne |
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Drogheda United |
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Lucan United |
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Drogheda United |
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Shamrock Rovers |
| Galway United |
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Drogheda United |
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St. Patrick's Athletic |
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Dundalk |
| Shelbourne |
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Drogheda United |
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Sligo Rovers |
| Bohemian FC |
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Drogheda United |
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