Derry City – Drogheda United

Derry City secured a comfortable 2-0 victory at home over Droghe​da United, extending their lead in the league and climbing to fifth place with 37 points from eight wins, thirteen draws and nine defeats, a +2 goal difference (42‑40). The win also widened the gap to ninth‑placed Droghe​da, who remain on 31 points after seven wins, ten draws and thirteen losses, and a -13 goal deficit (35‑48). The result balanced the head‑to‑head record for the season, leaving the two clubs each with one win and one draw from their three meetings. With the three points, Derry now sit just three points clear of the play‑off spots, while Droghe​da must continue to chase the mid‑table.