Drogheda United vs Derry City Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/08
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Friday, 8 May at 18:45. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Derry City
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- 20 Mar 2026 Derry City 2 - 2 Drogheda United D
- 26 Sep 2025 Drogheda United 1 - 1 Derry City D
- 16 Aug 2025 Derry City 1 - 1 Drogheda United D
- 27 Jun 2025 Derry City 3 - 0 Drogheda United L
- 16 May 2025 Drogheda United 1 - 1 Derry City D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
43 | 24 | 12 | 7 | +32 | 84 | D W D W W |
| 2 |
Derry City
|
42 | 19 | 13 | 10 | +16 | 70 | D D L D D |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
42 | 19 | 11 | 12 | +15 | 68 | D D D D L |
| 4 |
St. Patricks Athletic
|
42 | 17 | 14 | 11 | +18 | 65 | D W W L L |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
41 | 16 | 16 | 9 | +9 | 64 | W D W L L |
| 6 |
Drogheda United
|
41 | 11 | 17 | 13 | -8 | 50 | L D D D L |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
41 | 12 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 46 | L W L W W |
| 8 |
Sligo Rovers
|
42 | 12 | 9 | 21 | -19 | 45 | L L L D W |
| 9 |
Waterford United
|
41 | 8 | 10 | 23 | -31 | 34 | L L L D D |
| 10 |
Cork City
|
32 | 3 | 10 | 19 | -28 | 19 | L L L D L |
| 11 |
Dundalk
|
11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 18 | W D W W D |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 18:45.
Match preview
Drogheda United host Derry City in the Ireland Premier Division on Friday, 8 May 2026 at 18:45. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Drogheda United sit 6th in the Ireland Premier Division table with 50 points from 41 matches (11W · 17D · 13L). Derry City are 2nd with 70 points from 42 matches (19W · 13D · 10L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Ireland Premier Division hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 80 times on record. Drogheda United have won 26, Derry City have won 32 and 22 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Drogheda United vs Derry City kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Drogheda United vs Derry City — frequently asked
When is Drogheda United vs Derry City played?
Kick-off is in the Ireland Premier Division.
Where is Drogheda United vs Derry City played?
Drogheda United host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Drogheda United vs Derry City started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Friday, 8 May 2026 at 18:45 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Drogheda United vs Derry City live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Drogheda United vs Derry City part of?
The Ireland Premier Division in Ireland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Ireland Premier Division
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Ireland Premier Division hub, or jump to the full Ireland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Drogheda United and Derry City for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.