Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers — Head to Head Record
Key facts
- Drogheda United are unbeaten in the last 3 meetings
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers — Past Results
| 11.09.26 | Premier Division | Drogheda United 2–0 Sligo Rovers | W |
| 25.07.26 | Premier Division | Sligo Rovers 2–2 Drogheda United | D |
| 01.05.26 | Premier Division | Drogheda United 1–0 Sligo Rovers | W |
| 07.03.26 | Premier Division | Sligo Rovers 2–1 Drogheda United | L |
Drogheda United & Sligo Rovers — Recent Form
Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers
Premier Division — Table
| # | Team | P | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Galway United | 32 | 42:48 | 38 |
| 8 | Waterford | 32 | 44:54 | 34 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 32 | 38:51 | 34 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 32 | 24:54 | 23 |
Drogheda United & Sligo Rovers — Upcoming Matches
Drogheda United
| 09.10 19:00 | Shamrock Rovers – Drogheda United |
| 16.10 18:45 | Drogheda United – Derry City |
| 23.10 18:45 | Waterford – Drogheda United |
Sligo Rovers
| 09.10 18:45 | Shelbourne – Sligo Rovers |
| 17.10 18:45 | Sligo Rovers – Dundalk |
| 23.10 19:00 | Shamrock Rovers – Sligo Rovers |
Analysis
In 4 meetings between Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers, Drogheda United have been the more successful side, winning 2 to 1 with 1 draws along the way. The record leans firmly in one direction, but in a rivalry like this one head-to-head form rarely tells the full story once the game kicks off. Goals have rarely been in short supply. These games produce 2.5 on average, with 50% of the meetings bringing three or more, and both teams have found the net in 50% of them, which points to an open contest more often than a cagey one. Where the game is played has mattered. Drogheda United hold 2-0-0 as hosts in this fixture, and Sligo Rovers show 1-1-0 at home, underlining how much home comfort can tilt an otherwise close rivalry one way or the other. Current form reads clearly enough: Drogheda United have 2 wins in their last 5, scoring 1.4 each time out, and Sligo Rovers have 0 from 5, netting 0.2 on average. Momentum like that can quickly override what the historical numbers suggest. In percentage terms it reads 50% to Drogheda United, 25% drawn and 25% to Sligo Rovers. Those splits are a fair guide to what tends to happen, even if any single meeting can buck the trend. Most recently, on 11.09.2026, Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers served up a 2–0 result, the newest entry in this head-to-head. Until the sides are paired again, that match remains the latest word in a long-running rivalry.
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers — FAQ
Who has won more matches between Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers?
Drogheda United have won more, 2–1, with 1 draws
How many goals are scored on average?
2.5 goals per match; 50% of meetings had 3 or more goals
What was the result of the last match?
Drogheda United 2–0 Sligo Rovers on 11.09.2026

