Drogheda United will make the journey across to Sligo on Saturday Evening to face Sligo Rovers in the 5th Round of the 2026 Men’s Premier Division Season.
Sligo Rovers currently sit rock bottom in 10th place with one point from four games, which they picked up in a 0 – 0 draw against Waterford FC.
Drogheda United currently sit in 4th place with seven points after 4 games. Drogheda drew away to Dundalk and lost at home to Shelbourne.
Key Information:
Kick Off: Saturday 7th March, 19:45.
Where to watch: LOI TV.
Betting Odds: Sligo 9/5, Draw 11/5, Drogheda 7/5.
Referee: Oliver Moran.
Team News:
Carl McHugh is out for Sligo Rovers on suspension after picking up a red card against Galway United last week. Conor Reynolds and Shane Blaney miss out due to injury, while Jad Hakiki picked up a knock away to Galway United last week.
Kevin Doherty also misses the game due to suspension, while Owen Lambe misses due to injury, and Warren Davis has picked up a Knock.
Key Statistics:
Sligo Rovers have scored three goals in their last five matches and have also conceded the most penalties so far this season (2).
Drogheda United have scored six goals in their last five matches. Drogheda hasn’t lost to Sligo Rovers in their last five meetings. (3W, 2D).
Credit: One Shot Photography
Key Players:
Sligo Rovers: Gareth McElroy is a key player for the home side.
Drogheda United: Mark Doyle is a key player for the County Louth side as he has scored one goal in four games this season.
Previous Meetings:
19.09.2025 – Sligo Rovers 1 – 1 Drogheda United.
20.06.2025 – Drogheda United 1 – 0 Sligo Rovers.
02.05.2025 – Sligo Rovers 2 – 2 Drogheda United.
21.02.2025 – Drogheda United 3 – 0 Sligo Rovers.
23.08.2024 – Drogheda United 7 – 0 Sligo Rovers.