Drogheda United – Shelbourne

Drogheda United fell to a 1‑2 defeat at home to Shelbourne, slipping to ninth place with 31 points from 30 games, their record of seven wins, ten draws and thirteen losses leaving them with a -13 goal difference. Shelbourne moved up to sixth, now on 36 points after registering eight victories, twelve draws and nine defeats, and improving their goal difference to minus three. The result narrowed the gap between the two clubs, who have already split their head‑to‑head meetings this season with each side winning once and one draw. With both teams still chasing European spots, the three points will prove crucial as the league heads into its final stretch.