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

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

St Patricks, currently 2nd in the standings with 10 points from 5 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 6 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Drogheda, sitting 5th with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between St Patricks and Drogheda have favored St Patricks, with Drogheda claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Shelbourne, St Patricks recorded a 3-2 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Anang, Mcclelland, Leavy, Redmond , Hoare, Brown, Turner, Baggley, Nugent, Palmer, Edmondson. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Drogheda's last outing came against Sligo Rovers, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Dennison, Kane, Quinn, Keeley, Burney, Agbaje, O'Brien, Kareem , Kavanagh, Doyle, Brennan. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, St Patricks are expected to maintain their unknown structure, St Patricks and Drogheda 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: St Patricks's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 29% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Drogheda's games average 2.1 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 63% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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