St Patrick's Athletic vs Drogheda United (13 March 2026, League of Ireland Premier Division): match facts, form and head-to-head

St Patrick's Athletic turned their home ground into a fortress, cruising to a 4‑1 victory over Droghe​da United. The win lifted the Saints to second place with 53 points from 15 wins, eight draws and seven defeats, and a robust 47‑25 goal difference. Droghe​da, now ninth with 31 points after seven wins, ten draws and 13 losses, saw their goal‑difference slip further to 35‑48. The result also extended St Patrick's dominance in the head‑to‑head this season, having won all four meetings while Droghe​da have yet to register a point. The three‑point gap between the clubs widened dramatically, underscoring the gap in form between the top‑two and the lower half of the table.