Drogheda United – Waterford

Match analysis

A thrilling six‑goal spectacle saw Drogheda United host Waterford to a 3‑3 draw, leaving the hosts on 31 points in ninth place while the visitors cling to eighth with 33. Both sides have recorded seven wins this season, but Drogheda’s 35‑48 goal difference still lags behind Waterford’s slightly better 40‑49 tally. The point keeps Drogheda within striking distance of the top half, but also widens the gap to the league leaders. In their head‑to‑head meetings this campaign the two clubs have each taken a win and shared a draw, underlining how evenly matched they remain. The result maintains the tight mid‑table scramble, with both sides still fighting for a push into the playoff spots.

• 1´ ⚽ T. LonerganWaterford
• 21´ ⚽ K. LongWaterford
• 27´ ⚽ M. DoyleDrogheda United
• 50´ 🟨 Benny CoutoWaterford
• 58´ ⚽ S. FarrellDrogheda United
• 67´ 🔁 T. OluwaDrogheda United
• 69´ ⚽ R. BrennanDrogheda United
• 76´ 🟨 Jago GoddenDrogheda United
• 77´ 🟨 Mark DoyleDrogheda United
• 83´ 🟨 Leo BurneyDrogheda United
• 83´ 🟨 John MahonWaterford
• 83´ 🔁 E. O'BrienDrogheda United
• 83´ 🔁 C. NoonanWaterford
• 84´ 🔁 S. GlenfieldWaterford
• 86´ ⚽ B. CoutoWaterford
• 89´ 🟨 Will JohnsonWaterford
• 93´ 🟨 Ryan BrennanDrogheda United
• 92´ 🟨 Shane FarellDrogheda United