Already relegated Cork City make the long trip to Sullivan & Lambe Park to take on Europe chasing Drogheda United.
Last Time Out
Cork City were officially relegated on Monday night on their home turf by Shelbourne with the scoreline of 2-1 to the visitors. With nothing at stake, City can make use of their last 3 League fixtures to warm up for a meeting with Shamrock Rovers in the FAI Cup final. City boss Ger Nash commented in a Post-game interview in regards to relegation that ‘the situation is a result of the course of the whole season”. The Cup final brings with it, European football and a consolation prize but a very tough feat faces City to claim these. First Division football is Cork City’s future for next season.
Last time out Drogheda lost 2-0 away to Waterford. Before this game Drogheda were fairly in-form. Waterford keeper Mcmullan was excellent in that game in stopping Drogheda’s attacking chances.Kevin Doherty’s side are 5th in the league table. This positiom reflects on their performance over the season as the team are not a bad side by all means but they maybe were a little inconsistent at times this season.
Previous meetings:
23/06/2025 Cork City 1-1 Drogheda United
05/05/2025 Drogheda United 3-2 Cork City
28/03/2025 Cork City 1-1 Drogheda United
Prediction
Drogheda United 1-1 Cork City
This game looks likely to end in a draw, as the stakes are relatively low. However, Cork City’s poor performances on the road and their struggles to manage games away from Turner’s Cross have been among the key downfalls of their season.
Key Players
Drogheda United – Fuhad Kareem has scored in Drogheda’s two last fixtures where they picked up points. Doherty’s side lost to Waterford (2-0) but drew with Derry(1-1) and beat Shelbourne (2-1)where the 19 year old Nigerian frontman was on the scoreline in both matches.
Cork City– It cannot be denied that City’s Frontman is like a fine wine at the moment. Sean Maguire scored the last time out for City and is a mostly reliable type of a striker. The Club legend is in a decent form of recent.
Key information:
Where to Watch:LOITV
Kick off: 19:45 Sullivan and Lambe Park Friday 17th October
Referee: Marc Lynch
Betting odds: Drogheda to win @4/6 Draw@5/2 Cork City to win @7/2