Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers: match statistics
Shamrock Rovers are showcasing significantly better form and results this season, sitting 3rd in the table with a 3-2-1 record, while Drogheda United is in 7th place with 2-1-3. The visitors boast superior shooting efficiency (18% shot conversion vs 13% for the hosts) and a substantially higher average ball possession in away games (54% vs 38% for the hosts at home). Shamrock Rovers average 2 goals per away game compared to the hosts' 1.5 at home, which, given their similar xG (1.4 vs 1.33), indicates greater clinical finishing from the away side. Form over the last 5 matches also favors Shamrock (1.6 PPG vs 0.8 PPG), and the visitors have no issues finding the back of the net (0% FTS% on the road). Although Drogheda have shown some stability at home (50% win rate in home games), Shamrock Rovers' qualitative and structural advantage makes them the clear favorites for this clash.
Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Drogheda United played Shamrock Rovers in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 16 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Drogheda United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Shamrock Rovers: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Drogheda United scores 1.17 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Shamrock Rovers scores 1.67 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Drogheda United 67%, Shamrock Rovers 50%. Over 2.5: Drogheda United 50%, Shamrock Rovers 33%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Shamrock Rovers has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.14. Drogheda United: 9.5 shots per match, Shamrock Rovers: 12.0.
Match halves
Drogheda United: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50. Shamrock Rovers: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Drogheda United: 0-15 (4 goals). Shamrock Rovers: 76-90+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-4. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 75%.
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
Shamrock Rovers are showcasing significantly better form and results this season, sitting 3rd in the table with a 3-2-1 record, while Drogheda United is in 7th place with 2-1-3. The visitors boast superior shooting efficiency (18% shot conversion vs 13% for the hosts) and a substantially higher average ball possession in away games (54% vs 38% for the hosts at home). Shamrock Rovers average 2 goals per away game compared to the hosts' 1.5 at home, which, given their similar xG (1.4 vs 1.33), indicates greater clinical finishing from the away side. Form over the last 5 matches also favors Shamrock (1.6 PPG vs 0.8 PPG), and the visitors have no issues finding the back of the net (0% FTS% on the road). Although Drogheda have shown some stability at home (50% win rate in home games), Shamrock Rovers' qualitative and structural advantage makes them the clear favorites for this clash.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Drogheda United | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Shamrock Rovers is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Drogheda United · 1.6 pts / match - Shamrock Rovers
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.
Shamrock Rovers is 43% better for: goals scored per match.
1.17 goals / match - Drogheda United · 1.67 goals / match - Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers is 50% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Drogheda United · 1 goals / match - Shamrock Rovers
Drogheda United scores in 100% of matches (6 of 6 matches), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 matches).
Shamrock Rovers scores in 100% of matches (6 of 6 matches), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Drogheda United
Over / Under - Shamrock Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / match - Drogheda United · 1.5 pts / match - Shamrock Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 33%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 1.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Shamrock Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Drogheda United
Shamrock Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.67 | 2.63 | • 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 28% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 63% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Drogheda United 0 - 0 - 4 Shamrock Rovers. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 75% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers?
The Premier Division match finished Drogheda United 0:0 Shamrock Rovers. 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 Shamrock Rovers?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Drogheda United won 0, Shamrock Rovers won 4 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers?
Drogheda United score 1.17 goals per game on average and Shamrock Rovers 1.67. The Premier Division average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Drogheda United's matches and 50% of Shamrock Rovers's.
What form are Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Drogheda United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Shamrock Rovers 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers?
The statistical background for Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers — 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.