Drogheda United were held to a 3-3 draw by Waterford, with Benny Couto's late goal denying them victory, in a match that saw Drogheda United's defense struggle, as they sit 15 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.

What happened?

The match saw Drogheda United's defense struggle, with Waterford scoring early and late to bookend the thriller. Tommy Lonergan's opener arrived just 15 seconds into the match, stunning the home crowd into a brief silence. Drogheda United's task was made all the more difficult when Kevin Long headed in Conan Noonan's corner to double their lead.

Why it matters for Drogheda United

The draw leaves Drogheda United 6th in the Premier Division, with 51 points from 36 games, and 15 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 1W-2D-2L in their last 5 matches. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 6th in Premier Division | | Points | 51 | | Recent form | 1W-2D-2L |

What comes next?

Drogheda United will look to improve their defense and get back to winning ways in their next match. They will need to be more solid at the back if they are to reel in Sligo Rovers, Galway, and other teams above them in the standings. As of June 25, 2026, Drogheda United have scored 38 goals and conceded 38, with a goal difference of 0. Their last result was a 1-4 loss to Bohemians on November 1, 2025.