Derry City vs Drogheda United โ€” Premier Division Match Preview

Derry City face Drogheda United in Premier Division at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, kicking off on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 06:45 PM UTC.

Derry City sit 6th in the Premier Division table with 25 points from 21 games (5W 10D 6L), while Drogheda United are 8th with 21 points (5W 6D 9L).

Recent Form

Derry City recent form: LWLDD. L 1-2 vs Galway United (A, 2026-06-19). W 4-1 vs Bohemians (H, 2026-06-12). L 1-2 vs Dundalk (A, 2026-05-29). D 0-0 vs Shelbourne (H, 2026-05-25). D 0-0 vs St Patrick's Athl. (H, 2026-05-22).

Drogheda United recent form: DLDDL. D 2-2 vs Shelbourne (H, 2026-06-19). L 0-2 vs St Patrick's Athl. (A, 2026-06-12). D 3-3 vs Waterford (H, 2026-05-29). D 1-1 vs Dundalk (H, 2026-05-22). L 1-2 vs Waterford (A, 2026-05-18).

Premier Division League Table

Premier Division League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Shamrock Rovers2112453219+1340
2St Patrick's Athl.2010553317+1635
3Bohemians219753225+734
4Dundalk208843228+432
5Shelbourne207852927+229
6Derry City2151062624+225
7Galway United195682630-421
8Drogheda United205692534-921
9Sligo Rovers2054111531-1619
10Waterford2028102540-1514

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Derry City have won 2 times, Drogheda United have won 4 times, and 4 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 2.9 goals per game. Both teams scored in 70% of H2H meetings.

  • 2026-05-08: Drogheda United 1-0 Derry City (Premier Division)
  • 2026-03-20: Derry City 2-2 Drogheda United (Premier Division)
  • 2025-09-26: Drogheda United 1-1 Derry City (Premier Division)
  • 2025-08-16: Derry City 1-1 Drogheda United (FAI Cup)
  • 2025-06-27: Derry City 3-0 Drogheda United (Premier Division)

Season Statistics

Derry City: 1.2 Goals Scored (Avg), 1 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

Drogheda United: 1.4 Goals Scored (Avg), 2 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 80% BTTS Rate.

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Premier Divisionโ€ข Ireland
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The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium
Derry City

Derry City

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Drogheda United

Drogheda United

About Derry City vs Drogheda United Match

Competition

Premier Division

Ireland

Kick-off

Friday, June 26, 2026

18:45 (local time)

Venue

The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry City face Drogheda United in Premier Division in The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, kicking off on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 18:45. Derry City sit 6th in the table with 25 points, while Drogheda United are 8th with 21 points. Derry City's recent form reads LWLDD while Drogheda United come into this game in DLDDL form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Derry City
2
4
4
Drogheda United
2 Wins4 Draws4 Wins

2.9

Avg Goals Per Match

15 - 14

Total Goals H2H

70%

Both Teams Scored

50%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Drogheda United1 - 0Derry City
Derry City2 - 2Drogheda United
Drogheda United1 - 1Derry City

Based on the last 10 meetings between Derry City and Drogheda United, Drogheda United have been dominant with 4 wins compared to Derry City's 2. Their encounters tend to be high-scoring, averaging 2.9 goals per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their H2H meetings, making BTTS a popular market for this fixture. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1.2Goals Scored (Avg)1.4
1Goals Conceded (Avg)2
2
Clean Sheets
0
Clean Sheets
60%
BTTS Rate
80%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Derry City
LWLDD
L1-2vsGalway United2026-06-19A
W4-1vsBohemians2026-06-12H
L1-2vsDundalk2026-05-29A
D0-0vsShelbourne2026-05-25H
D0-0vsSt Patrick's Athl.2026-05-22H
Drogheda United
DLDDL
D2-2vsShelbourne2026-06-19H
L0-2vsSt Patrick's Athl.2026-06-12A
D3-3vsWaterford2026-05-29H
D1-1vsDundalk2026-05-22H
L1-2vsWaterford2026-05-18A

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Drogheda United1 - 0Derry City
2026-05-08 โ€ข Premier Division
Derry City2 - 2Drogheda United
2026-03-20 โ€ข Premier Division
Drogheda United1 - 1Derry City
2025-09-26 โ€ข Premier Division
Derry City1 - 1Drogheda United
2025-08-16 โ€ข FAI Cup
Derry City3 - 0Drogheda United
2025-06-27 โ€ข Premier Division
Drogheda United1 - 1Derry City
2025-05-16 โ€ข Premier Division

Next 5 fixtures

Drogheda United

No upcoming fixtures

Premier Division Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Shamrock Rovers211245+1340
2St Patrick's Athl.201055+1635
3Bohemians21975+734
4Dundalk20884+432
5Shelbourne20785+229
6Derry City215106+225
7Galway United19568-421
8Drogheda United20569-921
9Sligo Rovers205411-1619
10Waterford202810-1514

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