Sligo Rovers 2-2 Drogheda United — LOI Premier Division, 25 Jul 2026
Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United drew 2-2 in the LOI Premier Division on 25 July 2026 at Showgrounds, Sligo. Cian Kavanagh scored for Sligo Rovers; Thomas Oluwa and Shane Farrell for Drogheda United. Full match stats, line-ups and player ratings are below. In their last 5 meetings, Sligo Rovers have won 1 and Drogheda United 2, 2 draws.
· kickoff·Showgrounds · Sligo·Match Finished
Match timeline
- 0-111'assist: Conor Kane
- 1-124'assist: Archie Meekison
- 2-128'assist: L. Pearce
- Half-time2-1
- 46'
- 60'out: K. Ancelin
- 65'
- 69'
- 69'
- 76'
- 77'Foul
- 84'
- 85'
- 2-290'assist: K. Ancelin
- 90+6'Violent conduct
- 90+6'Foul
- Full-time2-2
Player ratings
8.9
Top rated
Sligo Rovers
- 8.9Cian KavanaghF
- 7.6Gareth McElroyD
- 7.3Archie MeekisonF
- 7.3William FitzgeraldM
- 7.3Luke PearceF
- 7.0Carl McHughM
- 6.9Jeannot EsuaM
- 6.9James McManusM
- 6.7Sean McHaleD
- 6.7Jamie McGonigleF
- 6.7Ryan O'KaneF
- 6.5Ciaron HarkinM
- 6.3Sean StewartD
- 6.2Sam SargeantG
- 6.2Oliver DenhamD
Drogheda United
- 8.3Shane FarrellM
- 7.5Thomas OluwaF
- 7.3Conor KaneM
- 7.0Edwin AgbajeD
- 6.9Warren DavisF
- 6.9Conor KeeleyD
- 6.9Mark DoyleF
- 6.5Brandon KavanaghF
- 6.5Ryan BrennanM
- 6.3Jago GoddenM
- 6.3Alfie BatesM
- 6.3Luke DennisonG
- 6.3Jason BucknorM
- 6.2James BolgerD
- 6.2Keegan AncelinF
Line-ups
Drogheda United3-4-1-2
Sligo Rovers3-4-3
Substitutes
Sligo RoversDarren Purse
Substitutes
- 6C. Harkin84'M6.5
- 18Jamie McGonigle69'F6.7
- 28Ryan O'Kane85'F6.7
- 1L. HughesG
- 3S. Stewart69'D6.3
- 19Alex NolanM
- 61C. Cannon
- 51A. Gabbidon
- 23K. McDonagh
Drogheda UnitedKevin Doherty
Substitutes
- 15Alfie Bates77'46'M6.3
- 24Warren Davis76'F6.9
- 9K. Ancelin60'F6.2
- 5L. BurneyD
- 32D. MareD
- 6J. Godden65'M6.3
- 44F. TalleyG
- 29J. BrennanD
- 25R. MarkeyF
Team statistics
58%Possession42%
1.69Expected goals (xG)1.01
11Total shots14
2Shots on target3
5Shots off target8
4Blocked shots3
4Corners9
2Offsides1
17Fouls12
0Yellow cards2
1Red cards0
-0.37Goals prevented-0.37
403Total passes291
303Accurate passes195
75%Pass accuracy67%
Sligo Rovers
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | KP | Tkl | Drb | Rt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cian Kavanagh | 85 | 2 | – | 3 | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| Gareth McElroy | 97 | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 7.6 |
| Archie Meekison | 90 | – | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | – | 7.3 |
| William Fitzgerald | 69 | – | – | – | 2 | 1 | – | 7.3 |
| Luke Pearce | 69 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – | 7.3 |
| Carl McHugh | 97 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 7.0 |
| Jeannot Esua | 97 | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 6.9 |
| James McManus | 84 | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | 6.9 |
| Sean McHale | 97 | – | – | – | – | 2 | 1 | 6.7 |
| Jamie McGonigle | 28 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | 6.7 |
| Ryan O'Kane | 12 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6.7 |
| Ciaron Harkin | 13 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6.5 |
| Sean Stewart | 28 | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 6.3 |
| Sam Sargeant | 97 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 6.2 |
| Oliver Denham | 97 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | 6.2 |
Drogheda United
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | KP | Tkl | Drb | Rt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Farrell | 97 | 1 | – | 3 | 2 | 2 | – | 8.3 |
| Thomas Oluwa | 97 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 7.5 |
| Conor Kane | 76 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 4 | – | 7.3 |
| Edwin Agbaje | 97 | – | – | 1 | – | 3 | – | 7.0 |
| Warren Davis | 21 | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | 6.9 |
| Conor Keeley | 97 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | 6.9 |
| Mark Doyle | 60 | – | – | – | 2 | – | – | 6.9 |
| Brandon Kavanagh | 45 | – | – | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 6.5 |
| Ryan Brennan | 65 | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 6.5 |
| Jago Godden | 32 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6.3 |
| Alfie Bates | 52 | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 6.3 |
| Luke Dennison | 97 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6.3 |
| Jason Bucknor | 97 | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 6.3 |
| James Bolger | 97 | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 6.2 |
| Keegan Ancelin | 37 | – | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 6.2 |
Recent Form
Sligo RoversLLDLL
- L11 Jul 26AGalway United2-3
- L03 Jul 26HShamrock Rovers1-2
- D27 Jun 26HShelbourne2-2
- L19 Jun 26ASt Patrick's Athl.0-2
- L12 Jun 26AWaterford0-4
Drogheda UnitedWLLDL
- W10 Jul 26ADundalk2-1
- L03 Jul 26HBohemians0-2
- L26 Jun 26ADerry City0-2
- D19 Jun 26HShelbourne2-2
- L12 Jun 26ASt Patrick's Athl.0-2
Head-to-head
- 01 May 26Drogheda United1-0Sligo Rovers
- 07 Mar 26Sligo Rovers2-1Drogheda United
- 19 Sept 25Sligo Rovers1-1Drogheda United
- 20 Jun 25Drogheda United1-0Sligo Rovers
- 02 May 25Sligo Rovers2-2Drogheda United
- 21 Feb 25Drogheda United3-0Sligo Rovers
Most recent meetings
Before and after
Sligo Rovers
- Previous: Galway United 3-2 Sligo Rovers, 11 Jul 2026 · LOI Premier Division
- Next: Dundalk 1-1 Sligo Rovers, 31 Jul 2026 · LOI Premier Division
Drogheda United
- Previous: Dundalk 1-2 Drogheda United, 10 Jul 2026 · LOI Premier Division
- Next: Drogheda United 0-0 Shamrock Rovers, 31 Jul 2026 · LOI Premier Division
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