Galway look to make it two on the spin as they travel to Sullivan and Lambe Park on Easter Monday to take on Drogheda United.
The sides are only seperated by a single point and equal on goal difference. In the reverse fixture in Round 1, Drogheda ran out winners after a late Jago Godden winner in the 93rd minute
Februrary 13th was 7th placed Drogheda’s last win against Waterford in round two, and their only other win came against Monday night’s opponents in round one. Since then, Drogheda have recorded draws to Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Derry and Bohemians, while losing to Shelbourne, Sligo and St Pats. After drawing with unbeaten Bohemians on Friday night they’ll be looking to get their 3rd win of the season and their second over Galway.
John Caulfield’s outfit will be delighted with their performance against Derry, with their attacking play looking very promising. New signing Frantz Pierrot bagged his second goal of the year. Galway currently sit 6th in the Premier Division with thanks to their performance, and could possibly move to 4th if results go their way.
Key Information
Kickoff: 17:00
Where to watch: LOITV
Referee: Oliver Moran
Betting Odds: Drogheda United @ 6/4, Draw @ 21/10, Galway United @ 17/10
Team News
Drogheda United will presumably head into the tie on Monday without Shane Farrell, who suffered a dangerous injury against Bohemians on Friday. Speaking after the game, Kevin Doherty stated that Farrell was admitted to hospital and conscious as he left the pitch.
Galway’s Dara McGuinness will remain sidelined for the visitors on Monday as he recovers from an injury he suffered last October, but otherwise John Caulfield will have his full side against Drogheda.
Key Statistics’s
Galway have only kept one clean sheet in 2026, but have netted 6 goals in their last 2 games. Galway have only scored once and conceeded 5 away from home this season and have lost 3 and drawn one game away from home. Galway haven’t won away to Drogheda since May 2024, in which Stepehn Walsh scored a 94th minute winner.
Drogheda are looking for their second home win this season, as they have won one, lost one and drawn two in Sullivan and Lambe Park this year. Drogheda are winless in their last seven matches, and have scored 3 and conceeded 2 at home this season. Drogheda are unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games against Galway.
Key Players
Drogheda’s Brandon Kavanagh will pose problems for the shaky Galway defense like he did in Round 1 when these sides first met. With one goal to his name so far this season and will surely combine with topscorer Mark Doyle to cause havoc amongst the Galway backline.
After his Man of the Match performance against Derry, David Hurley will be looking to build on his 2 goals and 2 assists so far this season. He will be key to Galway’s attack and defense, as he covers all areas of the field with great expertise.
Form Guide (Rounds 9-5)
Drogheda: D, D, D, L, L
Galway: W, L, W, L, D
Previous meetings
Galway 0-1 Drogheda 2026
Galway 1-1- Drogheda 2025
Drogheda 1-0 Galway 2025
Galway 2-1 Drogheda 2025
Drogheda 1-1 Galway 2025