Waterford – Drogheda United

Waterford host Drogheda United at the Regional Sports Centre with both sides locked on 37 points, the Blues sitting eighth and the Drogs ninth after 34 games. The hosts have scored 48 but conceded 58, while Drogheda’s 41 goals have come at the cost of 54 against, suggesting a contest where defensive frailties could be decisive. With Waterford’s record of eight wins, 13 draws and 13 losses contrasted against Drogheda’s nine wins, ten draws and 15 defeats, the match offers a tight battle for the coveted top‑half spot. The two clubs have exchanged positions this season, and a win for either side would create a three‑point gap that could prove pivotal in the run‑in.