Shelbourne host Drogheda United looking to get back to winning ways at Tolka Park.
Shelbourne still find themselves without a victory in the month of April after losses to Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers and Derry City, despite registering five goals in their last three league matches, showcasing their struggles defensively. Joey O’Brien’s side will look to not end April pointless.
Drogheda also find themselves in a winless run of form, far outlasting Shelbourne’s. Drogheda haven’t picked up a victory since February, with their last two league matches being losses against Pats and Galway, conceding six in both games combined.
Key Information
Kick-off: 7:45, Friday 24th of March
Where to Watch: LOITV
Betting Odds: Shelbourne @8/11, Drogheda @7/2, Draw @12/5
Team News
Shelbourne are missing Ademipo Odubeko, Odhran Casey and Milan Mbeng through injury.
Drogheda are still without Ethan O’Brien, Scott Brady and Owen Lambe through injury.
Key Statistics
In Shelbourne’s eleven league matches they have conceded seventeen and scored sixteen. On average they are dominant in possession, averaging 55% possession so far this season. They average 5.2 corners per game. Shelbourne failed to beat Drogheda at home last season.
In Drogheda’s eleven league matches they have conceded seventeen and scored twelve, four less goals scored than Shelbourne. On average they are less dominant in possession, averaging only 40% possession this season. Drogheda averages four corners a game.
Key Players
John Martin has scored twice in Shels’ last four games, bringing his goal tally up to five for the season. Shelbournes last win came against Dundalk where Martin registered a goal and assist; if Shelbourne are to get back to winning ways it’s sure that Martin will be involved in some way.
Brandon Kavanagh has been Drogheda’s go-to man this season; last time out he did register a goal against Pats despite the loss and he holds top position in key stats among Drogheda players, 1.7 key passes per game, 1.1 successful dribbles per game, 20.1 accurate passes per game. Brandon will look to get his side a crucial win against a struggling Shelbourne side.
Previous Meetings
27/02/26 – Drogheda 1-2 Shelbourne
22/09/25 – Drogheda 2-1 Shelbourne
19/05/25 – Shelbourne 0-0 Drogheda
18/04/25 – Drogheda 2-2 Shelbourne