A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The Drogheda United fans are optimistic that the difference between 2nd and Wexford Youths's 10th place in the table will show on the pitch.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Drogheda United form and stats
When playing at home in the First Division, Drogheda United, who have the most scored goals (17) at home in First Division, have managed 5 wins, 0 draws and suffered 3 defeats from 8 games.
The Drogheda crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 0-2 to Athlone Town here at Hunky Dorys Park in a First Division match. In the preceding match a 1-0 victory visiting Bray Wanderers.
There will be little rest for Drogheda after this match as they are travelling to Galway United for a First Division game in only four days.
Drogheda can score goals in their home matches. After 8 league matches they have found the net 17 times. On the other hand, Drogheda have conceded 9 goals. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Wexford Youths form and stats
There's been little loot from Wexford Youths's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 8 away games in the First Division. Wexford Youths, who have the fewest scored goals (11) in First Division, only have 2 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 0 draws.
Wexford are looking to quickly end their 184 minutes long goal drought in the First Division.
Wexford's previous game was their home loss versus Cobh Ramblers (0-4). Preceding that, the 0-2 home loss versus Shamrock Rovers II.
As you can see from the result above, the defeat against Cobh Ramblers was particularly ugly (0-4). The humiliation is still top of mind.
The home team is given a winning chance of about 80 percent by the betting public. This does not leave much hope for the visitors, but some teams enjoy the outsider role and perform well in it. Looking at similar away games for Wexford Youths we find seven games. Results are one Wexford Youths win, zero draws and six defeats.
Wexford have scored 9 goals on their travels this season, from 8 away games in the league. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. The opposition has been scoring high and low on Wexford's goalkeeper in away games this season, as they have let in 22 goals in 8 travels.
Head 2 Head
Drogheda and Wexford Youths have met before this season: Wexford Youths - Drogheda United 0-3. Last eight meetings between the teams: Drogheda won seven, Wexford Youths won zero and one draw. five games with over 2,5 goals, three matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  M. Doyle 13 goals |  C. Lyons 4 goals | B. Bermingham 3 goals |
Drogheda United missing players
Wexford Youths missing players
| Drogheda United | Wexford Youths | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 32 | 17 | 3 | Scored | S | 1 | 9 | 11 |
| 16 | 9 | 5 | Conceded | C | 5 | 22 | 36 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 88% |
| 73% | 62% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 88% | 75% |
| 53% | 50% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 62% | 50% |
| 47% | 50% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 62% | 44% |
| 27% | 38% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 12% |
| 53% | 50% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 38% | 31% |
| 27% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 12% |
| 20% | 38% | 67% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 62% | 69% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 67 | 50 | 21 | Total Shots | T S | 4 | 15 | 28 |
| 33 | 23 | 7 | Shots on Target | S O | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| 52% | 48% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 60% | 33% |
- Drogheda United has the most points from losing position (12) in First Division
- Drogheda United has the most scored goals (17) at home in First Division
- Drogheda United have scored more than double the goals of Wexford Youths.
- Drogheda United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Wexford Youths has the fewest clean sheets (0) away in First Division
- Wexford Youths has the fewest scored goals (11) in First Division
- Wexford Youths has the fewest scored goals in the first half (4) in First Division
- Wexford Youths has the fewest scored goals in the second half (7) in First Division
- Wexford Youths has the most conceded goals (22) away in First Division
- Wexford Youths has the most conceded goals in the first half (19) in First Division
- Wexford Youths has the the worst goal difference (-13) away in First Division
- Wexford Youths has the the worst goal difference (-25) in First Division
- Wexford Youths have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Wexford Youths have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Wexford Youths have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Wexford Youths haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Bray Wanderers | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 35 |
| 2 | Drogheda United | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | Longford Town | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 29 |
| 4 | UCD | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 37 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| 5 | Cabinteely | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 11 | -5 | 26 |
| 6 | Galway United | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 23 |
| 7 | Cobh Ramblers | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 23 |
| 8 | Athlone Town | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 39 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -19 | 12 |
| 9 | Shamrock Rovers II | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 12 | -9 | 11 |
| 10 | Wexford Youths | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 22 | -25 | 9 |