Early Dominance
St Patrick’s Athletic opened the scoring in the 10th minute when Anthony Olusanya converted a cross from Aidan Keena. The goal was the second in a row for Olusanya, who had already scored in the previous league match. The win was sealed in injury‑time when substitute Barry Baggley finished off a quick counter‑attack, giving the Saints a 2‑0 lead.
Second Half Resilience
Drogheda United struggled in the first half, prompting manager Kevin Doherty to angrily shout “You’re f**king miles off it” at his own players during a water break. The home side’s performance improved after the break, but they were unable to threaten Joe Anang’s goal. Despite a few chances – including a header from Seán Hoare and a shot from Thomas Oluwa – the Saints’ defence held firm.
Final Moments
In the 75th minute, Anto Breslin forced a save from Luke Dennison, but the effort was not enough to change the outcome. The match ended with the Saints maintaining a four‑point gap behind Shamrock Rovers and a clear lead over Bohemians. The victory also marks St Patrick’s Athletic’s fourth win in their last four league games.
