Drogheda United host rivals Dundalk this Friday night in the second Louth derby of the 2026 season.
Drogheda United currently sit in eighth place on 19 points, three points ahead of Sligo Rovers in 9th and one point behind Galway United in seventh. The hosts have won two and lost three of their last five and will be looking to bounce back after Monday’s defeat away in Waterford.
Dundalk currently sit in fourth place on 25 points, four points ahead of Shelbourne in fifth and three points behind Bohemians in third. The visitors come into the fixture with three losses, one win, and one draw in their last five matches. Dundalk will be looking to keep going after picking up a vital three points at home to league leaders Shamrock Rovers last Friday night.
Key information:
Kick off: Friday 22nd May, 20:00.
Where to watch: Virgin Media Two.
Betting odds: Drogheda 19/10, Draw 13/5, Dundalk 1/1.
Referee: Rob Hennessy.
Team news:
Bridel Bosakani, Ethan O’Brien, Scott Brady and Owen Lambe will all miss the game for Drogheda United through injury.
Mayowa Animasahun will miss the game for the Lilywhites due to injury, while JR Wilson will miss the game due to picking up a red card against Shamrock Rovers last Friday.
Credit: Emma Gaughran
Key Statistics:
Drogheda United have scored five goals in their last five matches. Drogheda’s Kieran Cruise has created the most big chances for Drogheda United (3).
Dundalk have scored six goals in their last five matches. The Lilywhites average 1.6 goals per match.
Key Players:
Drogheda United: Mark Doyle is a key player for Drogheda United with seven goals to his name this season.
Dundalk: Daryl Horgan is a key player for Dundalk this season, with five goals and five assists so far this season.
Previous Meetings:
20.02.2026 – Dundalk 1 – 1 Drogheda.
01.11.2024 – Drogheda 0 – 0 Dundalk.
19.07.2024 – Drogheda 2 – 1 Dundalk. (FAI Cup).
12.07.2024 – Dundalk 4 – 2 Drogheda.
06.05.2024 – Drogheda 2 – 1 Dundalk.