There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the First Division table so far. Here's the Drogheda United - Shelbourne latest:
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
Drogheda United form and stats
Drogheda United, who have the most scored goals (13) in First Division, must be fairly happy with 6 points from their first three games here at venue.Drogheda United are returning here after visiting Athlone Town in a First Division game and winning with a 5-3 scoreline. Before that, Drogheda United had a home game versus Wexford Youths which ended with a victory 2-1.
The Drogheda United manager T. Clancy has got the team scoring with 7 from 3 home games. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 5 goals have been conceded.
Shelbourne form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their travels is 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Shelbourne have lost on their last two travels.Shelbourne are travelling after their nice 1-0 home win in the First Division against Bray Wanderers. The game before that, in the League Cup, was lost at home, a 1-2 defeat against UCD.
Shelbourne are not goal shy away from home, finding the net 6 times in 4 away games so far. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Shelbourne have conceded 6 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between the teams: Drogheda United won 5, Shelbourne won 3 and 2 draws.Drogheda United missing players
Shelbourne missing players
| Drogheda United | Shelbourne | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 7 | 3 | Played | 4 | 7 |
| 13 | 7 | Scored | 6 | 12 |
| 11 | 5 | Conceded | 6 | 9 |
| 86% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 71% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 100% | 86% |
| 71% | 100% | Over 2.5 | 50% | 57% |
| 43% | 67% | Over 3.5 | 25% | 29% |
| 29% | 33% | Over 4.5 | 25% | 29% |
| 43% | 67% | Both teams to score | 50% | 43% |
| 43% | 33% | Clean Sheet | 25% | 43% |
| 29% | 0% | Failed To Score | 25% | 14% |
- Shelbourne hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Drogheda United is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
- Drogheda United has scored in all of their 3 home matches.
| 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 | Longford Town | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | Limerick | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 |
| 3 | Cabinteely | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 | Drogheda United | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 13 |
| 5 | Bray Wanderers | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 7 | Athlone Town | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 9 |
| 8 | Cobh Ramblers | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -3 | 6 |
| 9 | Galway United | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 | Wexford Youths | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 15 | -14 | 3 |
