This could be an interesting match as Drogheda United have their presumed home advantage while Sligo Rovers are ahead 6 points in the Premier Division table.
- Drogheda United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Sligo Rovers have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (2) in Premier Division
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Drogheda United form and stats
Drogheda United have played 3 Premier Division games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 1-1-1 (wins-draws-losses).
Drogheda's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 0-1 versus Shamrock Rovers (placed 2nd). Before that, Drogheda played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Derry City.
The defeat against Shamrock Rovers was especially painful as the deciding goal against was scored four minutes into stoppage time (by D. Mandroiu).
Drogheda United aren't scoring a lot here at United Park in the league, with only 2 goals from 3 games. From these home matches, Drogheda have conceded only 2 goals.
Sligo Rovers form and stats
Sligo Rovers, who have the most points (9) away in Premier Division, are on a winning streak away after three games, as mentioned below. A maximum 9 points in the bag from 3 travels in the Premier Division.
Rovers play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 3-1 victory visiting Bohemians (placed 6th). That result followed a home victory 1-0 versus Finn Harps.
Sligo Rovers have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 6 goals from 3 away matches. It's not easy to score on Rovers as they have only conceded 2 goals from these away games.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Drogheda United two wins, four draws and Sligo Rovers four victories. As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), six games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  M. Doyle 3 goals |  J. Gibson 2 goals | R. Parkes 2 goals |
Drogheda United missing players
Sligo Rovers missing players
| Drogheda United | Sligo Rovers | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 0 | Scored | S | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 33% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 67% | 67% |
| 33% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 67% | 33% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 33% | 17% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 50% | 33% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 67% | 67% |
| 33% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 17% | 33% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.7 | 1.7 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 5 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7.5 | 9.7 | 5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10 | 10.3 | 9 |
| 4 | 4.3 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 7 | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| 33% | 15% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 43% | 35% | 31% |
- Drogheda United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Sligo Rovers have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Sligo Rovers have scored in all their matches so far.
- Sligo Rovers have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (2) in Premier Division
- Sligo Rovers have the most points (9) away in Premier Division
- Sligo Rovers have the the best goal difference (+4) away in Premier Division
- Sligo Rovers have won all their away games so far.
- Sligo Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | St Patrick's | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 |
| 2 | Shamrock Rovers | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 17 |
| 3 | Sligo Rovers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | Finn Harps | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 5 | Drogheda United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | Bohemians | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 7 | Longford Town | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 5 |
| 8 | Dundalk | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
| 9 | Waterford United | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 3 |
| 10 | Derry City | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 2 |