In a weekend match on Fri Aug 19th, in week 28, Drogheda United will host Derry City at Hunky Dorys Park in a clash of these two closely matched Premier Division teams. In their last match, Drogheda United recorded a 3-1 win against Shelbourne. Jack Moylan scored the first goal for Shelbourne in the 7th minute, but Ryan Brennan got the equalizer for Drogheda United in the 32nd minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 56th minute on a goal by Dayle Rooney. Drogheda United is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Derry City recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against Shamrock Rovers. Neither Derry City nor Shamrock Rovers could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 11 and 8 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a scoreless draw,. Derry City is looking for direction having 3 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, Derry City and Drogheda United battled to a 1-1 draw. Matthew Smith scored the first goal for Derry City in the 33rd minute, then Dean Williams tied it up for Drogheda United in the 77th minute squeezing out at least the one point for Drogheda United.
James Akintunde has been the most prolific scorer on Derry City in his last 5 matches with 2 goals. Drogheda United’s top weapon lately has been Ryan Brennan, who has 2 goals in the last five matches.