Drogheda United
- Drogheda United are 9th in the Premier Division 2026 with 28 points from 29 games.
- Drogheda United have won 3, drawn 6 and lost 6 at home in the Premier Division 2026, scoring 16 goals in 15 matches at Sullivan and Lambe Park.
- Kevin Doherty uses a 4-2-3-1 structure and his team press high at times, making them difficult to break down.
- The Drogs are on a 3-match losing streak, all suffered at home after being unbeaten in five before the 2-3 loss to Dundalk FC in the Premier Division 2026.
Sligo Rovers
- Sligo Rovers are 10th on 23 points from 29 matches.
- Sligo Rovers have made slight improvements since Darren Purse replaced Liam Buckley on 24th July 2026.
- Defensively they have tightened up but have only 1 win from their 5 matches under Purse (1 draw, 3 defeats).
- Sligo have conceded 26 goals on the road at an average of 1.73 per game in the Premier Division 2026, with a road record of Win 2, Draw 3, Defeat 10 from 15 games.
- The Bit O’Red have 1 win in their last 5.
Key Players
- Mark Doyle:
- 9 Premier Division 2026 goals in 28 appearances.
- Keegan Ancelin:
- 3 of Drogheda's 6 goals in the last 5 matches across all competitions.
- Cian Kavanagh:
- 5 goals from 25 matches in the league for Sligo Rovers.
Betting Insights
- Drogheda United are the 1.74 favorite.
- Sligo Rovers are 4.5 and the Draw is 3.65.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.85 looks the sharpest alternative market for a clash of two clubs struggling near the bottom.
Prediction
Drogheda United should edge it in a tight game, so we're taking them to get the job done at Sullivan and Lambe Park on Friday night.