Drogheda United prepare for an away Premier Division game at Shelbourne following a 2-0 home victory over Sligo Rovers. Warren Davis and Edwin Agbaje scored the goals that secured the win at United Park on 2026-09-11.
The victory lifted Drogheda United to 31 points from 30 games, leaving them ninth in the Premier Division table. Their recent form stands at 2W-0D-3L, with the Sligo Rovers result breaking a two-match losing streak. Shelbourne, currently sixth in the table, host the match at Tolka Park on 2026-09-14 at 18:45 UTC.
Drogheda United’s last starting XI against Sligo Rovers featured L. Dennison in goal, with A. Quinn, C. Keeley and Leo Burney forming the back three. E. Agbaje, A. Bates, B. Kavanagh, Ethan O'Brien, C. Kane, W. Davis and T. Oluwa completed the midfield and attack.
Shelbourne come into the game after a 0-1 home loss to Derry City on 2026-09-11. Their last five results show one win, three draws and one loss, including a 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers and a 1-1 draw with Galway United.
The head-to-head record between the sides in the last three meetings shows Shelbourne with two wins and one draw. Shelbourne won 3-4 on 2026-04-24 and 2-1 on 2026-02-27, while the most recent encounter ended in a 2-2 draw on 2026-06-19.
For Shelbourne, E. Beach, M. Mbeng, O. Casey, K. Ledwidge, James Barry Norris, J. Lunney, K. McInroy, E. Caffrey, A. Coote, D. Kelly and M. Odubeko started the last game in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Drogheda United have scored 35 goals this season and conceded 48, leaving them with a goal difference of -13. They remain 25 points behind league leaders Shamrock Rovers in the title race.
The next fixture after the Shelbourne game is not yet confirmed, but the focus remains on securing points away from home to improve their league standing. Fans can check the fixtures for updates on upcoming games and the squad for player availability.
Drogheda United will look to carry the momentum from the Sligo Rovers win into the Shelbourne clash, aiming to close the gap on the teams above them in the table.
