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Drogheda United 2:3 Dundalk FC — Match Report

Gary RedknappGary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT
Dundalk FC came from behind to win 3-2 at Drogheda United in the Premier Division, with Daryl Horgan scoring the decisive goal in the 89th minute. After falling behind 2-1, Dundalk hit back through Ronan Teahan before Horgan's late strike settled it.
Cian Dillion put Dundalk ahead on 25 minutes from Daryl Horgan's assist, but Drogheda responded quickly. Keegan Ancelin equalised on 32 and Brandon Kavanagh made it 2-1 three minutes later. Ronan Teahan brought Dundalk level on 67, and Horgan completed the turnaround in the 89th minute.
Dundalk were the more productive side overall, holding 56% possession and finishing with 15 shots to Drogheda's 14. They also created more big chances, four to two, and posted a higher expected-goals figure of 3.04 against 1.81. Horgan, who set up the opener before scoring the winner, was the key influence.
Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Drogheda United vs Dundalk FC?

Drogheda United 2-3 Dundalk FC (Premier Division).

Who scored?

Cian Dillion (25', assist Daryl Horgan) for Dundalk FC; Keegan Ancelin (32', assist Edwin Agbaje) for Drogheda United; Brandon Kavanagh (35') for Drogheda United; Ronan Teahan (67', assist Tom Grivosti) for Dundalk FC; Daryl Horgan (89') for Dundalk FC.

Was Dundalk FC's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Dundalk FC won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Drogheda United vs Dundalk FC?

Yellow cards: Bobby Burns (Dundalk FC); Egor Vassenin (Dundalk FC); Tom Grivosti (Dundalk FC); Shane Farell (Drogheda United); Ethan O'Brien (Drogheda United).

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Head to Head meetings Drogheda United - Dundalk FC

  • Matches24
  • The biggest draw1-1
  • The most effective match2-4
Drogheda United logo

Drogheda United

Dundalk FC logo

Dundalk FC

  • 8

    Victories

  • 4

    Draws

  • 12

    Victories

Victories

Home team logo

8

12

Away team logo

Scored goals

Home team logo

24

34

Away team logo

Average per game

Home team logo

1

1.42

Away team logo

The biggest victory

Home team logo

2-1

1-4

Away team logo
Drogheda United

Drogheda United

Dundalk FC

Dundalk FC

Drogheda United - Dundalk FC Best statistical picks

  • Both teams scored in 9 of the last 10 matches

  • Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5

  • Dundalk FC opened the score in 7 of the last 9 matches

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