Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United: match statistics
Drogheda United presents decidedly better form and statistics this season. The guests occupy 3rd place in the table with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, while Sligo Rovers sits in 10th position with just 1 point and a disastrous streak at home. Sligo has not scored a single goal in home matches (0% scoring efficiency, 100% matches without a goal) and lost all meetings in front of their home crowd, conceding an average of 4 goals per match. Drogheda, on the other hand, has 50% effectiveness in away matches (1 win, 1 draw) with a solid defense (average 0.5 goals conceded) and 100% matches with a goal scored. xG statistics also favor the guests (1.08 vs 0.5 for the hosts), and the advantage in shots on target (3.5 vs 0) further confirms Drogheda's dominance. Given Sligo's fatal results at home and the guests' stable form, a Drogheda United victory is the most probable scenario.
Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sligo Rovers played against Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Sligo Rovers has 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.25 points per game. Drogheda United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.75 points per game.
Scoring records
Sligo Rovers scores 0.25 goals per game and allows 1.75. Drogheda United scores 1.25 and allows 0.75. Games in this league average 2.43 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Sligo Rovers's games and 50% of Drogheda United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 25%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 39% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Drogheda United has the higher season xG average, 1.20 to 0.81 per game. Sligo Rovers takes 7.0 shots per game, while Drogheda United takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Sligo Rovers leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Drogheda United leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sligo Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For Drogheda United, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.43 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 39% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 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 presents decidedly better form and statistics this season. The guests occupy 3rd place in the table with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, while Sligo Rovers sits in 10th position with just 1 point and a disastrous streak at home. Sligo has not scored a single goal in home matches (0% scoring efficiency, 100% matches without a goal) and lost all meetings in front of their home crowd, conceding an average of 4 goals per match. Drogheda, on the other hand, has 50% effectiveness in away matches (1 win, 1 draw) with a solid defense (average 0.5 goals conceded) and 100% matches with a goal scored. xG statistics also favor the guests (1.08 vs 0.5 for the hosts), and the advantage in shots on target (3.5 vs 0) further confirms Drogheda's dominance. Given Sligo's fatal results at home and the guests' stable form, a Drogheda United victory is the most probable scenario.
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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
| Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.14 | 0.31 |
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 600% better for: last-5 form.
0.25 pts / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.75 pts / game - Drogheda United
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 400% better for: goals scored per game.
0.25 goals / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.25 goals / game - Drogheda United
Drogheda United is 133% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.75 goals / game - Sligo Rovers · 0.75 goals / game - Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers scores in 25% of games (1 of 4 meczów), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 meczów).
Drogheda United scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 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 - Sligo Rovers
Over / Under - Drogheda United
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.
Drogheda United is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Sligo Rovers · 2 pts / game - Drogheda United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 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 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 75% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United
* 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
| Sligo Rovers | Liga | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.43 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 48% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 39% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 30% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 57% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 78% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Sligo Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses against Drogheda United. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United?
The Premier Division match finished Sligo Rovers 2:1 Drogheda United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Sligo Rovers won 0, Drogheda United won 2 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United?
Sligo Rovers score 0.25 goals per game on average and Drogheda United 1.25. The Premier Division average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Sligo Rovers's matches and 50% of Drogheda United's.
What form are Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United in?
Over the last 5 games Sligo Rovers have a 0-1-3 record (0.25 points per game) and Drogheda United 2-1-1 (1.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United?
The statistical background for Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.