Dundalk vs St. Patricks: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Dundalk prepare to host St Patricks on April 6, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this IRELAND: Premier Division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Dundalk, currently 5th in the standings with 11 points from 8 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 7 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

St Patricks, sitting 2nd with 17 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Dundalk and St Patricks have favored St Patricks, with St Patricks claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-4). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Bohemians, Dundalk recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Minogue, Wilson, Warren, Animasahun, Wilson, Groome, Burns, Horgan, Buckley, Kenny, Arubi. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

St Patricks's last outing came against Waterford, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Anang, Turner, Hoare, Redmond , Brown, Mcclelland, Baggley, Nugent, Leavy, Palmer, Edmondson. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Dundalk are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Dundalk and St Patricks 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 plenty of goals: Dundalk's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. St Patricks's games average 2.4 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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