Drogheda United – Shelbourne

In 4 meetings between Drogheda United and Shelbourne, Drogheda United have been the more successful side, winning 2 to 1 with 1 draws along the way. The record leans firmly in one direction, but in a rivalry like this one head-to-head form rarely tells the full story once the game kicks off. On the scoring front the fixture averages 4.3 goals a game. Three or more have arrived in 100% of meetings, while both sides got on the scoresheet in 100%, a useful pointer for anyone weighing up how the next instalment might unfold. Venue has shaped plenty of these results. Drogheda United read 0-1-1 at home against this side, whereas Shelbourne sit on 0-0-2 on their own turf, a split that is worth keeping in mind before the teams line up again. Recent weeks help frame expectations. Drogheda United bring 2 wins from their past 5 and 1.4 goals per game, with Shelbourne on 4 wins from 5 and 2.4 a game, a snapshot that may count for as much here as the long-term record. Broken down, that leaves Drogheda United winning around 50% of the time, 25% ending level and Shelbourne on about 25%. The balance gives one side the edge, but enough draws and surprises to keep it interesting. The last time these teams met, on 14.09.2026, the game ended Shelbourne 1–2 Drogheda United, and that scoreline still shapes how the fixture is viewed. A new date is yet to be confirmed, leaving that result as the freshest reference point.