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← Match of the Day Prediction 18.05.2026 · 21:45
Premier Division logo IrelandPremier Division
Waterford logo
Waterford
DLLLL
2-1Full time
Drogheda United logo
Drogheda United
DDDLL
VenueRegional Sports CentreSeason2026RoundRegular Season - 11
League table snapshot

Where the two clubs stand

Premier Division · Season 2026

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Waterford logo Premier DivisionWaterford #8
Played27 Points28 GD-11 W-D-L6-10-11
W D D W W Position 8 of 10
Drogheda United logo Premier DivisionDrogheda United #9
Played27 Points28 GD-12 W-D-L6-10-11
L W D D D Position 9 of 10

Table positions are for this fixture’s competition and season. Updated 9 Aug 2026, 00:00.

Recent form

How the two teams have been playing

Waterford

DLLLL

Last 6: 9 goals scored, 4 conceded, 2 clean sheets.

Drogheda United

DDDLL

Last 6: 11 goals scored, 3 conceded, 4 clean sheets.

Lineups

Starting elevens, formations and benches

Switch between the pitch and list views to see the confirmed team sheets supplied for this match.

Coach Jonathan Daly ▦Formation5-3-2 11Starting XI11 players
S. McMullan 1 S. McMullan
B. Couto 3 B. Couto
K. Long 13 K. Long
J. Mahon 5 J. Mahon
H. Cann 16 H. Cann
W. Johnson 4 W. Johnson
D. McMenamy 27 D. McMenamy
L. Heeney 15 L. Heeney
C. Noonan 10 C. Noonan
T. Lonergan 18 T. Lonergan
P. Amond 9 P. Amond
S. McMullan G · #1
W. Johnson · #4
H. Cann D · #16
J. Mahon D · #5
K. Long D · #13
B. Couto D · #3
C. Noonan M · #10
L. Heeney M · #15
D. McMenamy M · #27
P. Amond F · #9
T. Lonergan F · #18
Bench

Substitutes

A. Doherty#21 · G
T. Coyle#11 · F
J. Voilas#20 · F
S. Glenfield#19 · M
J. Dempsey#14 · D
J. Faria#17 · M
C. Carty#7 · F
C. Barrett#6 · D
R. Mansfield#22 · F
Coach Kevin Doherty ▦Formation4-2-3-1 11Starting XI11 players
F. Talley 44 F. Talley
C. Kane 3 C. Kane
A. Quinn 4 A. Quinn
C. Keeley 22 C. Keeley
E. Agbaje 2 E. Agbaje
R. Brennan 19 R. Brennan
S. Farrell 17 S. Farrell
T. Oluwa 11 T. Oluwa
B. Kavanagh 10 B. Kavanagh
W. Davis 24 W. Davis
M. Doyle 14 M. Doyle
F. Talley G · #44
E. Agbaje D · #2
C. Keeley D · #22
A. Quinn D · #4
C. Kane D · #3
S. Farrell M · #17
R. Brennan M · #19
W. Davis M · #24
B. Kavanagh M · #10
T. Oluwa M · #11
M. Doyle F · #14
Bench

Substitutes

L. Dennison#1 · G
D. Mare#32 · F
J. Godden#6 · F
L. Burney#5 · D
K. Cruise#31 · D
D. Kareem#15 · F
J. Brennan#29 · M
C. O'Connor#30 · M
S. McGrath#33 · M
Match trends

Recent patterns to know

  • Waterford have lost 4 in a row.
  • 3 of the last 10 meetings between these two have ended level.
Head to head

Previous meetings

Waterford wins

4

Draws

3

Drogheda United wins

3

Avg goals

2.4

Both scored

30%

Over 2.5

30%

First-half avg

1

Meetings

10

13.02.2026Drogheda United vs Waterford2–0
05.10.2025Waterford vs Drogheda United2–0
08.08.2025Drogheda United vs Waterford0–0
30.05.2025Waterford vs Drogheda United2–2
04.04.2025Drogheda United vs Waterford2–0
11.10.2024Waterford vs Drogheda United0–0
26.07.2024Drogheda United vs Waterford2–0
23.05.2024Waterford vs Drogheda United4–2
Match statistics

Waterford vs Drogheda United

47%Ball Possession53%
12Total Shots11
3Shots on Goal6
3Shots off Goal4
6Blocked Shots1
7Shots inside box7
5Shots outside box4
4Corner Kicks4
3Offsides1
18Fouls11
6Yellow Cards1
4Goalkeeper Saves1
231Total passes260
111Passes accurate142
48%Passes %55%
1.72Expected goals1.38
-0.03goals_prevented-0.03
Match events

Timeline

  1. 6'⚽M. DoyleGoal
  2. 35'⚽T. LonerganGoal · H. Cann
  3. 41'🟨Shane FarellYellow card
  4. 42'🟨Luke HeeneyYellow card
  5. HT · 1-1
  6. 46'↔A. QuinnSubstitution · L. Burney
  7. 50'🟨Will JohnsonYellow card
  8. 54'↔C. KeeleySubstitution · K. Cruise
  9. 56'🟨Hayden CannYellow card
  10. 63'🟨Kevin LongYellow card
  11. 64'↔C. NoonanSubstitution · J. Voilas
  12. 67'↔B. KavanaghSubstitution · J. Godden
  13. 75'↔L. HeeneySubstitution · J. Faria
  14. 78'🟨Dean McMenamyYellow card
  15. 90'⚽T. LonerganPenalty goal
  16. 90+6'🟨Tom LonerganYellow card
  17. FT · 2-1
Player ratings

Top performers

Tom LonerganTom Lonergan98 minutes8.3
Stephen McMullanStephen McMullan98 minutes8.2
Kevin LongKevin Long98 minutes7.9
Dean McMenamyDean McMenamy98 minutes7.3
Edwin AgbajeEdwin Agbaje98 minutes7.3
Luke HeeneyLuke Heeney75 minutes7.2
Mark DoyleMark Doyle98 minutes7.2
Thomas OluwaThomas Oluwa98 minutes7.0
Prediction note: football is unpredictable. Team news, injuries, venue changes and confirmed lineups can change the outlook before kickoff. Check official club or competition channels for late updates.
Frequently asked questions

Waterford vs Drogheda United prediction FAQs

GG(BTTS) The same page also brings together form, standings, previous meetings, lineups, events and statistics when available.

Look at recent form, league position, confirmed lineups, injuries, venue information and previous meetings. Late team news can change the match outlook.

Yes. Confirmed lineups, injuries, squad changes, venue updates and other late information can materially change the match context.