Shelbourne – Drogheda United

Shelbourne’s home gamble backfired as a thrilling seven‑goal showdown ended 3‑4 in favour of Droghe­da United, who clawed three points to move to ninth place with 31. The Dublin side, sitting sixth with 36 points from eight wins, twelve draws and nine losses, saw their goal difference slip to –3 after conceding eight while scoring only 37. Droghe­da, now on 31 points after seven victories, ten draws and thirteen defeats, improved their tally to –13, having netted 35 and let in 48. The result evens the head‑to‑head record for the season, leaving the clubs level on one win each and a draw from their three meetings. Both teams will now regroup as the league race tightens, with Shelbourne still within striking distance of the top half and Droghe­da aiming to close the gap on the mid‑table.