Drogheda United secured a vital point against Shelbourne, with a 1-1 draw at Sullivan and Lambe Park.

What happened?

The match saw a strong performance from Luke Dennison, who made seven saves and frustrated the Shelbourne attack. Jason Bucknor was instrumental in getting United in front, picking the ball up in his own half and delivering an inch-perfect cross to Mark Doyle.

Why it matters for Drogheda United

The point is crucial for Drogheda United, who sit 6th in League of Ireland Premier with 51 points from 36 games, and a recent form of LDWLD. Their last result was a 1-4 loss to Bohemians on 2025-11-01.

What comes next?

Drogheda United will travel to Derry City next Friday, looking to build on their inspiring performance against Shelbourne. Ryan Brennan was a standout player, bossing the middle of the park and almost capping off the display with an acrobatic winning goal. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 6th | | Points | 51 | | Recent form | LDWLD | And with Waterford and Sligo Rovers losing, the point is a significant one for Drogheda United. But they will be frustrated that they were not able to find the net as the game reached its conclusion. So the team will look to improve their attack in their next match. The squad will be boosted by the return of Andrew Quinn, who was injured in a friendly over the weekend. Drogheda United's manager, Kevin Doherty, opted for a back four, which proved to be a good decision. The team's defense was immense, with Leo Burney and Conor Keeley connecting with every cross put into the box.