Drogheda United – Dundalk

Drogheda United were held to a 1‑1 draw at home by fourth‑placed Dundalk, a result that leaves the hosts stuck in ninth place with 31 points from 30 games, having scored just 35 while conceding 48. Dundalk, who sit on 41 points after 30 matches, saw the point maintain their position in the upper half of the table, their goal tally now a slim +1 at 47‑46. The encounter balanced the head‑to‑head record for the season, with each side having won once and the remaining two meetings ending in stalemates. Both clubs will now look to improve their form ahead of the next round, Drogheda needing a surge to climb out of the relegation zone and Dundalk hoping to keep pace with the league leaders.