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Competition: Republic of Ireland First Division
Date: Sat 08.June
Match begins: 16:00 (UTC)
Venue: Hunky Dorys Park (5400 seats)

There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Drogheda United leading Athlone Town by 18 points.

Drogheda United and Athlone Town should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.

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Drogheda United form and stats

4-1-2 (win-draw-lost) are the numbers at home for Drogheda United so far this season. With a nice streak brewing from their home games, Drogheda United are also looking for their fifth consecutive victory regardless of location. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Drogheda United after consecutive victories at their own ground.

A good away victory last time out for Drogheda United, who won 2-1 against Wexford Youths. Before that, Drogheda United had a home game versus Galway United which ended with a victory 3-0.

The Drogheda United fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 13 goals in 7 matches. Drogheda United have conceded 8 in these home matches.

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Athlone Town form and stats

Athlone Town have only collected 6 points from their away games after 2-0-5 (7 played). The sun doesn’t shine and the birds do not sing for Athlone Town, who have now gone eleven games without a victory. The Bray Wanderers game was their last win and it’s been a dry spell since. five defeats in a row for Athlone Town in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Bray Wanderers.

Athlone Town's last game was the home draw against Limerick (1-1). It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Longford Town wasn't a success with a 1-3 loss.

The visitors have scored 6 goals from 7 away games, an average of less than one per game. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Athlone Town have conceded 12 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The most recent history between these sides is the Athlone Town - Drogheda United 3-5 played earlier this season. Drogheda United-Athlone Town H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Drogheda United 7 wins, Athlone Town 1 win, 2 draws. 6 of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).

Top Goalscorers

M. Doyle
8 goals
S. Meaney
6 goals
D. Williams
6 goals

Drogheda United missing players

Athlone Town missing players

Drogheda United Athlone Town
Total Home Home vs low Statistic Away vs top Away Total
15 7 3 Played 2 7 15
9 4 3 Won 0 2 3
2 1 0 Drew 0 0 2
4 2 0 Lost 2 5 10
31 13 9 Scored 2 6 15
19 8 1 Conceded 5 12 33
87% 86% 100% Over 0.5 100% 100% 100%
73% 71% 100% Over 1.5 100% 71% 80%
73% 71% 100% Over 2.5 100% 43% 47%
47% 43% 33% Over 3.5 50% 29% 40%
33% 29% 0% Over 4.5 0% 14% 27%
47% 43% 33% BTTS 100% 43% 47%
40% 43% 67% Clean Sheets 0% 29% 13%
27% 29% 0% Failed To Score 0% 29% 40%
 
5.7 6.3 7 Corners For (avg) 4.5 4 4.4
4.1 5.1 4.3 Corners Against (avg) 6 6.4 5.3
1.7 1.9 2.7 Yellow Cards (avg) 3.5 1.7 1.6
0 0 0 Red Cards 0 0 3
Key stats this season:
  • Athlone Town have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
  • Athlone Town haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
  • Drogheda United have scored more than double the goals of Athlone Town.

Drogheda United
All Premier Division First Division League Cup Club Friendlies FAI Cup
All Home Away
03-05-19 FD Drogheda United 0 - 1 Longford Town
10-05-19 FD Drogheda United 3 - 2 Limerick
18-05-19 FD Cabinteely 0 - 5 Drogheda United
24-05-19 FD Drogheda United 3 - 0 Galway United
31-05-19 FD Wexford Youths 1 - 2 Drogheda United
08-06-19 FD Drogheda United 16:00 Athlone Town
14-06-19 FD Shelbourne 18:45 Drogheda United
28-06-19 FD Drogheda United 18:45 Bray Wanderers
05-07-19 FD Drogheda United 18:45 Cobh Ramblers
13-07-19 FD Longford Town 18:30 Drogheda United
Athlone Town
All First Division League Cup Club Friendlies Leinster Senior Cup FAI Cup
All Home Away
03-05-19 FD Athlone Town 1 - 1 Cobh Ramblers
10-05-19 FD Shelbourne 2 - 1 Athlone Town
17-05-19 FD Athlone Town 0 - 5 Bray Wanderers
25-05-19 FD Longford Town 3 - 1 Athlone Town
31-05-19 FD Athlone Town 1 - 1 Limerick
08-06-19 FD Drogheda United 16:00 Athlone Town
14-06-19 FD Athlone Town 18:45 Cabinteely
28-06-19 FD Galway United 18:45 Athlone Town
05-07-19 FD Athlone Town 18:45 Wexford Youths
13-07-19 FD Cobh Ramblers 18:00 Athlone Town

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Shelbourne 15 10 1 4 23 12 8 7 0 1 15 4 7 3 1 3 8 8 11 31
2 Drogheda United 15 9 2 4 31 19 7 4 1 2 13 8 8 5 1 2 18 11 12 29
3 Longford Town 14 8 3 3 17 7 6 5 0 1 11 2 8 3 3 2 6 5 10 27
4 Cabinteely 15 8 3 4 19 18 7 3 1 3 7 13 8 5 2 1 12 5 1 27
5 Bray Wanderers 15 8 1 6 20 12 7 5 1 1 11 5 8 3 0 5 9 7 8 25
6 Limerick 15 7 4 4 17 14 7 4 3 0 8 2 8 3 1 4 9 12 3 25
7 Cobh Ramblers 15 4 3 8 18 24 8 3 1 4 12 11 7 1 2 4 6 13 -6 15
8 Galway United 14 4 1 9 16 18 8 2 1 5 7 9 6 2 0 4 9 9 -2 13
9 Athlone Town 15 3 2 10 15 33 8 1 2 5 9 21 7 2 0 5 6 12 -18 11
10 Wexford Youths 15 2 2 11 15 34 8 2 1 5 9 14 7 0 1 6 6 20 -19 8

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