Premier Division· Season 2025
Match Summary
St Patrick's Athl. and Drogheda United drew 0:0. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. 6 yellow cards were shown. St Patrick's Athl. had 64% possession while Drogheda United held 36%. St Patrick's Athl. had 19 shots (3 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for Drogheda United. St Patrick's Athl. made 4 substitutions, Drogheda United made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between St Patrick's Athl. and Drogheda United — 0 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
St Patrick's Athl. had 64% possession against Drogheda United's 36%. St Patrick's Athl. registered 19 shots (3 on target) while Drogheda United managed 8 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 13–16.
Lineups
St Patrick's Athl. lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Stephen Kenny, while Drogheda United deployed a 3-4-2-1 under Kevin Doherty.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for St Patrick's Athl. is 7.02, compared to 6.68 for Drogheda United. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. St Patrick's Athl.'s highest-rated starter is J. Redmond (7.30), while Drogheda United's best-rated player is W. Davis (7.05).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of St Patrick's Athl. have contributed 25 goals and 14 assists this season, led by M. Melia (13G). Drogheda United's starters account for 6 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by W. Davis (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
St Patrick's Athl. deploy 4 defenders rated 7.02 on average, against Drogheda United's 3-man backline averaging 6.73. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
St Patrick's Athl. field 3 midfielders averaging 7.01, versus Drogheda United's 4 rated 6.54. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
St Patrick's Athl. start 3 forward(s) averaging 7.00, compared to 3 for Drogheda United averaging 7.05. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 43% for St Patrick's Athl. and 62% for Drogheda United. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
St Patrick's Athl.'s starters have collected 41 yellow cards this season, compared to 12 for Drogheda United. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of St Patrick's Athl.'s starting XI is 25.9 (youngest: M. Melia (18), oldest: R. McLaughlin (31)), while Drogheda United average 26.8 (youngest: W. Davis (20), oldest: R. Brennan (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
St Patrick's Athl.'s starters average 28 league appearances each, versus 13 for Drogheda United. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Stephen Kenny
Substitutes
Coach: Kevin Doherty
Rivalry since 2021
St Patrick's Athl. vs Drogheda United Head to Head Results· 22
St Patrick's Athl. and Drogheda United have met 22 times — St Patrick's Athl. won 14, Drogheda United won 3, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2021. St Patrick's Athl. leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 22 meetings. A combined 53 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.41 per match (39 for the home side, 14 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (45%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (55%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. St Patrick's Athl. are currently unbeaten in the last 10 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2026.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, St Patrick's Athl. have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Drogheda United show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026