Drogheda United vs Waterford
Drogheda United vs Waterford — Head to Head Record
Drogheda United vs Waterford — Past Results
| 29.05.26 | Premier Division | Drogheda United 3–3 Waterford | D |
| 18.05.26 | Premier Division | Waterford 2–1 Drogheda United | L |
| 13.02.26 | Premier Division | Drogheda United 2–0 Waterford | W |
Drogheda United & Waterford — Recent Form
Drogheda United
Waterford
| 18.09 | Shamrock Rovers 3–2 Waterford |
| 14.09 | Waterford 2–2 Derry City |
| 11.09 | Waterford 1–1 Dundalk |
| 28.08 | St Patrick's Athl. 0–2 Waterford |
| 21.08 | Sligo Rovers 0–0 Waterford |
| 09.08 | Waterford 3–1 Bohemians |
| 02.08 | Waterford 1–0 Shelbourne |
| 25.07 | Galway United 0–0 Waterford |
| 10.07 | Waterford 1–1 St Patrick's Athl. |
| 03.07 | Derry City 2–4 Waterford |
Premier Division — Table
| # | Team | P | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Shelbourne | 32 | 42:45 | 40 |
| 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 & Waterford — 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 |
Waterford
| 09.10 18:45 | Waterford – Galway United |
| 16.10 18:45 | Bohemians – Waterford |
| 23.10 18:45 | Waterford – Drogheda United |
Analysis
Drogheda United and Waterford have met 3 times down the years, and the overall balance favours Drogheda United, who have won 1 of those games to 1, with 1 finishing level. On paper it is a fixture with a clear favourite, yet many of the meetings have been decided by the finest of margins. The numbers suggest an entertaining watch: 3.7 goals per match on average, 66% of encounters going beyond two and a half, and both teams scoring in 66% of them. The pattern has been fairly consistent across the sample above. Where the game is played has mattered. Drogheda United hold 1-1-0 as hosts in this fixture, and Waterford show 1-0-0 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 Waterford have 1 from 5, netting 1.4 on average. Momentum like that can quickly override what the historical numbers suggest. Taken together, the split works out at roughly 33% for Drogheda United, 33% drawn and 33% for Waterford. It is the kind of record that rewards the favourite more often than not, without ever making the outcome a certainty. Drogheda United and Waterford are due to meet again on 23.10.2026, the next instalment in a fixture with plenty of history behind it. The record above offers a guide, but as ever the result will be settled on the pitch rather than on paper.
Drogheda United vs Waterford — FAQ
Who has won more matches between Drogheda United and Waterford?
It is even: Drogheda United and Waterford have 1 wins each, with 1 draws
How many goals are scored on average?
3.7 goals per match; 66% of meetings had 3 or more goals
What was the result of the last match?
Drogheda United 3–3 Waterford on 29.05.2026
When is the next match?
Waterford vs Drogheda United on 23.10.2026 18:45

