Drogheda vs Waterford: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Drogheda prepare to host Waterford on February 13, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this IRELAND: Premier Division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Drogheda, currently 2nd in the standings with 3 points from 1 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Waterford, sitting 3rd with 1 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Drogheda and Waterford have been competitive, with Waterford claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Galway, Drogheda recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Dennison, Quinn, Keeley, Burney, Kane, Agbaje, Farrell, Kavanagh, O'Brien, Doyle, Oluwa. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Waterford's last outing came against Shelbourne, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured McMullan, Couto, Mahon, Cann, Heeney , Barrett , McLaughlin, Noonan, Amond, Lonergan, Carty. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Drogheda are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Drogheda and Waterford are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Drogheda's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Waterford's games average 3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 71% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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