Drogheda United vs Shelbourne: match statistics
Drogheda United is displaying impressive home form with a 100% win rate and zero goals conceded this season. The hosts sit high in 2nd place in the table and demonstrate excellent defensive organization with a clean sheet in every home match. Despite high possession (67%) and better xG (2.32 vs 1.51), Shelbourne has failed to translate this into away victories, drawing all their away matches this season. The visitors' low scoring efficiency (4% conversion rate) against Drogheda's impenetrable defense favors the hosts. Recent form for both teams (Drogheda: 2.2 PPG vs Shelbourne: 1.6 PPG) further confirms the advantage for the hosts, who should capitalize on their home ground and continue their winning streak.
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Drogheda United played against Shelbourne in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Drogheda United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.33 points per game. Shelbourne has 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Drogheda United scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.33. Shelbourne scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 1.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Drogheda United's games and 100% of Shelbourne's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 0%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 23% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shelbourne has the higher season xG average, 2.18 to 1.22 per game. Drogheda United takes 10.0 shots per game, while Shelbourne takes 22.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Drogheda United leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Shelbourne leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Drogheda United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Shelbourne, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 1.92 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 23% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Drogheda United is displaying impressive home form with a 100% win rate and zero goals conceded this season. The hosts sit high in 2nd place in the table and demonstrate excellent defensive organization with a clean sheet in every home match. Despite high possession (67%) and better xG (2.32 vs 1.51), Shelbourne has failed to translate this into away victories, drawing all their away matches this season. The visitors' low scoring efficiency (4% conversion rate) against Drogheda's impenetrable defense favors the hosts. Recent form for both teams (Drogheda: 2.2 PPG vs Shelbourne: 1.6 PPG) further confirms the advantage for the hosts, who should capitalize on their home ground and continue their winning streak.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Drogheda United | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 20% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Drogheda United is 133% better for: last-5 form.
2.33 pts / game - Drogheda United · 1 pts / game - Shelbourne
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Drogheda United is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Drogheda United · 1 goals / game - Shelbourne
Drogheda United is 203% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.33 goals / game - Drogheda United · 1 goals / game - Shelbourne
Drogheda United scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).
Shelbourne scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Drogheda United
Over / Under - Shelbourne
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Shelbourne is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Drogheda United · 2 pts / game - Shelbourne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Drogheda United
Shelbourne
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Drogheda United | Liga | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.67 | 1.92 | • 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 23% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 35% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Drogheda United's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Shelbourne. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
The Premier Division match finished Drogheda United 1:2 Shelbourne. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda United and Shelbourne?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Drogheda United won 2, Shelbourne won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Drogheda United score 1.33 goals per game on average and Shelbourne 1.00. The Premier Division average is 1.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 23% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Drogheda United's matches and 100% of Shelbourne's.
What form are Drogheda United and Shelbourne in?
Over the last 5 games Drogheda United have a 2-1-0 record (2.33 points per game) and Shelbourne 0-2-0 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.