Drogheda United is at risk of losing their points advantage in the League of Ireland Premier. The team is currently eighth with 22 points, just three points above the relegation playoff spot.

What's at Stake?

Derry City is sixth with 26 points, but they have played two more games than the bottom three teams.

Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a 1-1 stalemate against Shamrock Rovers and two losses in their last four outings.

Team News

Derry City's Tiernan Lynch will be looking to capitalize on his team's unbeaten streak at home, while Drogheda United's Kevin Doherty will be seeking to avoid a fifth consecutive away loss.

CategoryStat
League Standing6th in Premier Division, 51 pts, 12W-15D-9L from 36 games
Recent FormLDWLD
Goals This Season38 scored, 38 conceded

Drogheda United's recent form has been disappointing, with a 2-2 stalemate against Shelbourne and a winless streak of six matches.

Predicted Lineups

Derry City's possible starting lineup: Beach; Cotter, Barr, McClean, Fleming; Dummigan, Kelly; Winchester, O'Reilly, Duffy; Boyce Drogheda United's possible starting lineup: Dennison; Agbaje, Keeley, Burney, Kane; O'Brien, Brennan; Bucknor, Kavanagh, Oluwa; Doy

The match is expected to be an entertaining stalemate, with both teams struggling to find consistency. As of June 26, 2026, Drogheda United is 15 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers and has a projected points total of 38, which would have seen them finish in the ninth-placed relegation playoff spot in 2025.