St Patrick's Athl. vs Drogheda United: match statistics
St Patrick's Athletic boasts an impressive home form with a 100% win rate (2 wins out of 2 matches) without conceding a single goal at home. The hosts dominate in terms of ball possession (61% vs 43%), shot conversion, and expected goals (xG 2.26 vs 1.13 for the visitors). Drogheda United achieves only a 33% win rate in their away matches and has significantly weaker offensive stats (averaging 1 goal per away game). The gap in goal difference (+5 for the hosts in home games vs 0 for the visitors on the road) and their superiority in the quality of chances created confirm St Patrick's clear dominance. The recent form of both teams (hosts: 3W-1R-1P, visitors: 2W-1R-2P) further supports St Patrick's Athletic, who should claim all three points at their own stadium.
St Patrick's Athl. vs Drogheda United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
St Patrick's Athl. played against Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 13, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
St Patrick's Athl. has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Drogheda United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
St Patrick's Athl. scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 0.80. Drogheda United scores 1.20 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 20% of St Patrick's Athl.'s games and 60% of Drogheda United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 40%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
St Patrick's Athl. has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.21 per game. St Patrick's Athl. takes 15.6 shots per game, while Drogheda United takes 10.4.
First-half and second-half trends
St Patrick's Athl. leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. Drogheda United leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
St Patrick's Athl.'s most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 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 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 3 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
St Patrick's Athletic boasts an impressive home form with a 100% win rate (2 wins out of 2 matches) without conceding a single goal at home. The hosts dominate in terms of ball possession (61% vs 43%), shot conversion, and expected goals (xG 2.26 vs 1.13 for the visitors). Drogheda United achieves only a 33% win rate in their away matches and has significantly weaker offensive stats (averaging 1 goal per away game). The gap in goal difference (+5 for the hosts in home games vs 0 for the visitors on the road) and their superiority in the quality of chances created confirm St Patrick's clear dominance. The recent form of both teams (hosts: 3W-1R-1P, visitors: 2W-1R-2P) further supports St Patrick's Athletic, who should claim all three points at their own stadium.
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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
| St Patrick's Athl. | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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.
St Patrick's Athl. is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - St Patrick's Athl. · 1.4 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.
St Patrick's Athl. is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.6 goals / game - St Patrick's Athl. · 1.2 goals / game - Drogheda United
St Patrick's Athl. is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - St Patrick's Athl. · 1 goals / game - Drogheda United
St Patrick's Athl. scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 meczów).
Drogheda United scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while St Patrick's Athl. keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 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 - St Patrick's Athl.
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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - St Patrick's Athl. · 1.6 pts / game - Drogheda United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St Patrick's Athl. - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 60%. 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.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). 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
St Patrick's Athl.
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
| St Patrick's Athl. | Liga | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.40 | 2.52 | ▼ 2.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 52% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 44% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 60% | 28% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 20% | 60% | • 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from St Patrick's Athl.'s perspective: 1 win, 3 draws and 0 losses against Drogheda United. Games average 0.25 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of St Patrick's Athl. vs Drogheda United?
The Premier Division match finished St Patrick's Athl. 4:1 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 St Patrick's Athl. and Drogheda United?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches St Patrick's Athl. won 1, Drogheda United won 0 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 0.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before St Patrick's Athl. vs Drogheda United?
St Patrick's Athl. score 1.60 goals per game on average and Drogheda United 1.20. The Premier Division average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 20% of St Patrick's Athl.'s matches and 60% of Drogheda United's.
What form are St Patrick's Athl. and Drogheda United in?
Over the last 5 games St Patrick's Athl. have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Drogheda United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St Patrick's Athl. vs Drogheda United?
The statistical background for St Patrick's Athl. 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.