Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athletic (17 April 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division): match facts, form and head-to-head

St Patrick’s Athletic cruised to a 3‑1 victory at Drogheda United, extending their dominance in the head‑to‑head this season to four wins out of four. The win lifted the Dublin side to second place with 53 points from 30 games, having recorded 15 wins, eight draws and seven defeats while boasting a healthy +22 goal difference. Drogheda, meanwhile, remain stuck in ninth place with 31 points, their record of seven wins, ten draws and 13 losses leaving them 17 points adrift and a -13 goal margin. The result widens the gap between the two clubs, reinforcing St Patrick’s challenge for the title and leaving Drogheda’s survival hopes increasingly precarious.