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St Patrick's Athl. vs Drogheda United

14 February 2025 at 19:45Richmond Park, Dublin

Match Summary

St Patrick's Athl. and Drogheda United drew 0:0. The match was played in Premier Division 2025. 7 yellow cards were shown. St Patrick's Athl. had 71% possession while Drogheda United held 29%. St Patrick's Athl. had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 5 (0 on target) for Drogheda United. St Patrick's Athl. made 4 substitutions, Drogheda United made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between St Patrick's Athl. and Drogheda United — 0 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Match Statistics

St Patrick's Athl. had 71% possession against Drogheda United's 29%. St Patrick's Athl. registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Drogheda United managed 5 (0 on target). Corner kicks: 9–4. Fouls committed: 4–9.

Shots on Goal
5
0
Shots Off Goal
6
1
Total Shots
15
5
Blocked Shots
4
4
Shots inside the Box
8
2
Shots outside the Box
7
3
Fouls
4
9
Corner Kicks
9
4
Offsides
5
1
Ball Possession
71%
29%
Yellow Cards
2
5
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
0
5
Total Passes
478
213
Accurate Passes
388
113
Pass Accuracy
81%
53%
Expected Goals (xG)
0
0
Goals Prevented (xGP)
0
0

Lineups

St Patrick's Athl. lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Stephen Kenny, while Drogheda United deployed a 3-4-1-2 under Kevin Doherty.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for St Patrick's Athl. is 6.98, compared to 6.61 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 C. Keeley (6.91).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of St Patrick's Athl. have contributed 12 goals and 17 assists this season, led by A. Keena (4G). Drogheda United's starters account for 4 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by C. Keeley (2G). 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 7.03 on average, against Drogheda United's 3-man backline averaging 6.62. 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 6.98, versus Drogheda United's 4 rated 6.62. 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 6.89, compared to 3 for Drogheda United averaging —. 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 60% 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 57 yellow cards this season, compared to 20 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 26.0 (youngest: B. Baggley (23), oldest: J. Mulraney (29)), while Drogheda United average 27.3 (youngest: A. Quinn (23), 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.

St Patrick's Athl.4-3-33-4-1-2Drogheda United
GKDEFMIDFWD
94Anang21Sjoberg4Redmond5Grivosti3Breslin14Kavanagh6Lennon19Baggley7Elbouze.18Keena20Mulraney45Dennison4Quinn22Keeley18Bolger23Lambe19Brennan17Farrell3Kane7Markey9Thomas16Bawa

Substitutes

Coach: Stephen Kenny

Substitutes

Coach: Kevin Doherty

St Patrick's Athl.Position StrengthDrogheda United
6.98
Avg Rating
6.61
7.05Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.51
0G 0A0G 0A
7.03Defender (4 v 3)6.62
2G 4A2G 2A
6.98Midfielder (3 v 4)6.62
2G 9A2G 1A
6.89Forward (3 v 3)
8G 4A0G 0A
St Patrick's Athl.4-3-3
94GoalkeeperJ. Anang7.0
21DefenderA. Sjoberg7.01A
4DefenderJ. Redmond7.32G1A
5DefenderT. Grivosti7.01A
3DefenderA. Breslin6.81A
14MidfielderB. Kavanagh7.01G4A
6MidfielderJ. Lennon7.01G1A
19MidfielderB. Baggley6.94A
7ForwardZ. Elbouzedi7.03G1A
18ForwardA. Keena7.04G1A
20ForwardJ. Mulraney6.71G2A
Drogheda United3-4-1-2
45GoalkeeperL. Dennison6.5
4DefenderA. Quinn6.61A
22DefenderC. Keeley6.92G1A
18DefenderJ. Bolger6.4
23MidfielderO. Lambe
19MidfielderR. Brennan6.51G1A
17MidfielderS. Farrell6.81G
3MidfielderC. Kane6.6
7ForwardD. Markey
9ForwardJ. Thomas
16ForwardZ. Bawa

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.

Total goals
53 · 2.4/match
Both scored
10/22 · 45%
Over 2.5
12/22 · 55%

Recent Meetings

26/01/24Friendlies Clubs
Match Details
Highest-scoring game: 41 v 2026

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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