Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers: match statistics
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Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Drogheda United plays Sligo Rovers in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 11, 2026.
Recent form
Drogheda United has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Sligo Rovers has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Drogheda United scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 1.66. Sligo Rovers scores 0.79 and allows 1.66. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Drogheda United's games and 45% of Sligo Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 48%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Drogheda United has the higher season xG average, 1.18 to 1.08 per game. Drogheda United takes 10.6 shots per game, while Sligo Rovers takes 9.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Drogheda United leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.66 goals per game after halftime. Sligo Rovers leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Drogheda United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). For Sligo Rovers, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 3 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.57 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.29 |
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.
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 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.14 goals / game - Drogheda United · 0.79 goals / game - Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United scores in 72% of games (21 of 29 meczów), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 29 meczów).
Sligo Rovers scores in 52% of games (15 of 29 meczów), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 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 - Sligo Rovers
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.
Sligo Rovers is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.03 pts / game - Drogheda United · 1.1 pts / game - Sligo Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 21%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Sligo Rovers
* 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 | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.79 | 2.75 | ▼ 2.45 |
| Both teams scored | • 59% | 60% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 51% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 25% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | • 72% | 72% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▼ 69% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Drogheda United's perspective: 3 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss against Sligo Rovers. Games average 2.57 goals, and both teams scored in 57% of them.
FAQ
When do Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers play?
Drogheda United face Sligo Rovers on September 11, 2026 in Premier Division. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Drogheda United won 3, Sligo Rovers won 1 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 2.57 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers?
Drogheda United score 1.14 goals per game on average and Sligo Rovers 0.79. The Premier Division average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Drogheda United's matches and 45% of Sligo Rovers's.
What form are Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Drogheda United have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Sligo Rovers 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers?
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.