Waterford vs Drogheda United

Waterford defeated Drogheda United 3–1 in Premier Division.

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Waterford won the match.
Kick-off 23.10.2026 19:45 BST LeaguePremier Division Season2026 RoundMatchday 35 Venue Waterford Regional Sports Centre Waterford

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Match summary

Goalscorers: Leo Burney.

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Goals & key moments

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  1. 79′ Drogheda United
    Substitution Leo Burney
  2. 83′ Waterford
    Goal Waterford
  3. 86′ Waterford
    Substitution Waterford
  4. 86′ Waterford
    Substitution Waterford
  5. 88′ Waterford
    Yellow card Waterford
  6. 90+2′ Drogheda United
    Yellow card Drogheda United

Match statistics

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Waterford Waterford
Drogheda United Drogheda United
61%
Possession
39%
18
Total shots
11
7
Shots on target
2
7
Corner kicks
1
8
Fouls
3

Waterford

4-4-2

11 starting players recorded

Drogheda United

3-5-2

11 starting players recorded

Previous meetings

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29.05.2026 Premier Division, Ireland
Drogheda United
3:3
Waterford
18.05.2026 Premier Division, Ireland
Waterford
2:1
Drogheda United
13.02.2026 Premier Division, Ireland
Drogheda United
2:0
Waterford

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Phase League phase

Key events

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Waterford
Drogheda United
24'
42'
Substitution

Drogheda United

Normal goal

Waterford

43'
Normal goal

Waterford

67'
71'
Substitution

Drogheda United

79'
Normal goal

Waterford

83'
Substitution

Waterford

Substitution

Waterford

86'
Yellow card

Waterford

88'
90+2'
Yellow card

Drogheda United

Match statistics

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Waterford Waterford
Drogheda United Drogheda United
7
Shots on target
2
7
Shots off target
6
18
Total shots
11
1.69
xG
1.03
61%
Possession
39%
364
Total passes
251
245
Accurate passes
147
7
Corner kicks
1
3
Offsides
2
8
Fouls
3
0
Yellow cards
0
0
Red cards
0
1
Goalkeeper saves
3
4
Blocked shots
3
13
Shots inside the box
7
4
Shots outside the box
4

Player match statistics

Waterford Waterford
N. Mawene

Min 76

G 0 A 0 Rating 6.53
K. Long

Min 76

G 0 A 0 Rating 6.41
Drogheda United Drogheda United
Leo Burney

Min 76

G 1 A 0 Rating 6.98
B. Kavanagh

Min 76

G 0 A 0 Rating 6.77
Ethan O'Brien

Min 71

G 0 A 0 Rating 5.54
A. Bates

Min 5

G 0 A 0 Rating 6.00

Lineups

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Waterford

Waterford

Formation: 4-4-2
Coach G. Coughlan
Starting XI Player shape on the pitch
#1
S. McMullan Goalkeeper
#3
Benny Couto Defender
#16
H. Cann Defender
#5
J. Mahon Defender
#10
C. Noonan Midfielder
#8
E. McLaughlin Midfielder
#2
J. Houston Midfielder
#18
T. Lonergan Forward
#9
P. Amond Forward
#1
S. McMullan Goalkeeper
#5
J. Mahon Defender
#16
H. Cann Defender
#3
Benny Couto Defender
#2
J. Houston Midfielder
#8
E. McLaughlin Midfielder
#10
C. Noonan Midfielder
#9
P. Amond Forward
#18
T. Lonergan Forward
Substitutes
#32
G. Amedu Defender
#6
J. Ashton Defender
#11
T. Coyle Forward
#21
Arlo Ricky Hugh Doherty Goalkeeper
#17
J. Faria Midfielder
#15
L. Heeney Midfielder
#27
D. McMenamy Midfielder
#20
J. Voilås Forward
#12
B. McKenzie Defender
Drogheda United

Drogheda United

Formation: 3-5-2
Coach K. Doherty
Starting XI Player shape on the pitch
#44
Fynn Michael Cordell Talley Goalkeeper
#5
Leo Burney Defender
#22
C. Keeley Defender
#4
A. Quinn Defender
#3
C. Kane Midfielder
#17
S. Farrell Midfielder
#2
E. Agbaje Midfielder
#24
W. Davis Forward
#11
T. Oluwa Forward
#44
Fynn Michael Cordell Talley Goalkeeper
#4
A. Quinn Defender
#22
C. Keeley Defender
#5
Leo Burney Defender
#2
E. Agbaje Midfielder
#17
S. Farrell Midfielder
#3
C. Kane Midfielder
#11
T. Oluwa Forward
#24
W. Davis Forward
Substitutes
#14
M. Doyle Forward
#36
theo hennessy Goalkeeper
#31
K. Cruise Defender
#18
J. Bolger Defender
#15
A. Bates Midfielder
#25
R. Markey Forward
#9
K. Ancelin Forward
#6
J. Godden Midfielder
#32
D. Mare Defender

Head-to-head

Last 9 meetings: Waterford 2, draws 4, Drogheda United 3.

Waterford Waterford
2 Wins
Draws
4 Matches
Drogheda United Drogheda United
3 Wins
Meetings
9 Goals 9:12

Last meetings

9 Matches
29.05.2026 Premier Division, Ireland
Drogheda United Drogheda United
3:3
Waterford Waterford
18.05.2026 Premier Division, Ireland
Waterford Waterford
2:1
Drogheda United Drogheda United
13.02.2026 Premier Division, Ireland
Drogheda United Drogheda United
2:0
Waterford Waterford
05.10.2025 Premier Division, Ireland
Waterford Waterford
2:0
Drogheda United Drogheda United
08.08.2025 Premier Division, Ireland
Drogheda United Drogheda United
0:0
Waterford Waterford
30.05.2025 Premier Division, Ireland
Waterford Waterford
2:2
Drogheda United Drogheda United
04.04.2025 Premier Division, Ireland
Drogheda United Drogheda United
2:0
Waterford Waterford
11.10.2024 Premier Division, Ireland
Waterford Waterford
0:0
Drogheda United Drogheda United
26.07.2024 Premier Division, Ireland
Drogheda United Drogheda United
2:0
Waterford Waterford

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