Week 19 features a match on Mon Aug 1st, where Drogheda United hosts UCD in a Premier Division match. In their last match, Drogheda United recorded a 1-1 draw against Shamrock Rovers. Emakhu struck first for Shamrock Rovers in the 79th minute on a feed from Kavanagh, but E. Weir got the equalizer for Drogheda United in the 87th minute earning Drogheda United at least a draw. Drogheda United is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, UCD recorded a 0-2 loss against Shelbourne. Sean Boyd struck first for Shelbourne in the 55th minute on a penalty, then Daniel Carr added another in the 3rd minute of the second half’s stoppage time At the end of 90 a dissapointed UCD couldn’t manage to score, and Shelbourne took the shutout win. UCD looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 7 of their last 10.
On the 15th of April, UCD hosted Drogheda United in their last match together. Drogheda United took the match by a score of 2 to 0. Chris Lyons struck first for Drogheda United in the 61st minute on a penalty kick, then E. Weir added another in the 89th minute In the end, UCD couldn’t muster any offence and Drogheda United ran away with the shutout win.
UCD hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last 5 matches are Tom Lonergan and Dara Keane, and they each have 1 goal. Dean Williams and E. Weir are the top scorers for Drogheda United in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats.