Out of form Bohemians travel to play fellow European chasers Drogheda at Sullivan & Lambe Park in a blockbuster final day clash. Bohs wouldn’t have foreseen themselves being in a position such as this where their European qualification is out of their hands going into the final day. Drogheda on the other hand are still right in the mix going into the final round of games with a win in front of their raucous supporters giving them a real chance of qualifying for Europe in 2026 after the heartbreak they suffered during the summer with the UEFA ruling.  

Last Time Out

Drogheda were held to a 1-1 draw last Friday night at Eamonn Deacy Park away to struggling Galway United. Luke Heeney broke the deadlock for the Drogs but the hosts fought back to earn a point thanks to Stephen Walsh. Bohemians suffered a gruelling late defeat against Shelbourne on Sunday in a game they had to win to keep their fate in their own hands. Ross Tierney and Jordan Flores put them into a commanding first half lead before Shels came roaring back through John Martin and two late strikes from Harry Wood and Kerr McInroy.  

Previous Meetings

Bohemians 0-1 Drogheda 1/8/25 Drogheda 1-0 Bohemians 23/5/25 Bohemians 0-1 Drogheda 3/3/25  

Bohs Slump

Bohs have been on a wretched run of form of late that has put them at real risk of missing out on European football again after being in such a commanding position for so long this season. They’ve won 1 in 6 since Alan Reynolds and Steven O’Donnell signed their new contracts in early September.    

Key Players

Drogheda United: Conor Keeley has been an absolute rock at the back for Drogheda Unitedthis season which earned him a deserved place in the Team of the Season. If Drogheda don’t manage to qualify for Europe this season, there’s no doubt there’ll be plenty of suitors for the centre back during the offseason. Against a Bohs team under big pressure that are low on confidence, an imposing figure such as Keeley is a daunting prospect for Bohs fans. Bohemians: In what could be his last game for the club, Bohs will be crying out for a player like Dawson Devoy who can get on the ball and look to quieten the crowd. Devoy has been one of their most consistent performers of the season and they’ll need another big showing from him on Saturday if they are to finish 4th.

Drogheda United V Bohemians Prediction

With both sides somewhat out of form it could be quite a cagey affair with both sides knowing that they’ll need a favour from Shelbourne at Tolka Park for a result to mean anything. Bohs will have to be up for the challenge because Drogheda are capable of overpowering them if Bohs are off it as shown in the 3 previous fixtures between the 2. Prediction: 1-1  

Key Information

Where to watch: Virgin Media One Kickoff: 16:30 Referee: Paul Norton Match Odds: Drogheda 23/10, Draw 11/5 and Bohemians 21/20